Integumentary system disorder
MONDO:0002051A disease involving the integumental system.
Also known as: disease of integumental system, disease or disorder of integumental system, disorder of integumental system, integumental system disease, integumental system disease or disorder, integumentary disease, disorder of integument
4568 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Integumentary system disorder itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Integumentary system disorder
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Skin disorder 138 trials · 3,975 incl. sub-types
72 sub-types
- Dermatitis 65 trials · 1,626 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Skin neoplasm 170 trials · 994 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hereditary skin disorder 7 trials · 885 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Skin disorder caused by infection 3 trials · 350 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Systemic sclerosis 261 trials · 295 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Chronic ulcer of skin 48 trials · 270 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Vesiculobullous skin disease 3 trials · 216 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Sweat gland disorder 7 trials · 150 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Skin vascular disease 5 trials · 135 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Epidermal disease 0 trials · 131 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Dermis disorder 0 trials · 103 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Sebaceous gland disorder 0 trials · 101 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Severe cutaneous adverse reaction 62 trials · 68 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Skin pigmentation disorder 12 trials · 63 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Lipodystrophy 30 trials · 48 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Lichen disease 0 trials · 47 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hereditary epidermal appendage anomaly 0 trials · 45 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Rosacea 32 trials Sub-types →
- Keratosis 5 trials · 30 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Exanthem 11 trials · 28 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Reactive cutaneous fibrous lesion 0 trials · 28 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Prurigo nodularis 26 trials
- Toxic dermatosis 0 trials · 20 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pyoderma 2 trials · 16 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hand-foot syndrome 9 trials
- Cutaneous mucinosis 2 trials · 5 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Oral erosive lichen 5 trials
- Sunburn 5 trials
- Skin sarcoidosis 3 trials
- Actinic prurigo 2 trials
- Cutaneous sclerosis 2 trials
- Erythema multiforme 2 trials
- Keratosis pilaris 2 trials Sub-types →
- Paronychia 2 trials Sub-types →
- Skin atrophy 2 trials
- Wells syndrome 1 trial
- Aquagenic pruritus 1 trial
- Chronic actinic dermatitis 1 trial
- Erythematosquamous dermatosis 1 trial
- Hand dermatosis 1 trial
- Livedoid vasculopathy 1 trial
- Solar urticaria 1 trial
- Achenbach syndrome 0 trials
- Bazex-Dupre-Christol syndrome 0 trials Sub-types →
- Boudhina Yedes Khiari syndrome 0 trials
- Jessner lymphocytic infiltration of the skin 0 trials
- Nicolau syndrome 0 trials
- Parana hard-skin syndrome 0 trials
- Acquired kinky hair syndrome 0 trials
- Ainhum 0 trials
- Cheilitis glandularis 0 trials
- Congenital lethal erythroderma 0 trials
- Corticosteroid-sensitive aseptic abscess syndrome 0 trials
- Cutaneous pseudolymphoma 0 trials
- Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp 0 trials
- Erythema palmare hereditarium 0 trials
- Facial dermatosis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Granuloma faciale 0 trials
- Hematohidrosis 0 trials
- Hyperglobulinemic purpura 0 trials
- Interstitial granulomatous dermatitis with arthritis 0 trials
- Leg dermatosis 0 trials
- Mongolian spot 0 trials
- Multiple benign circumferential skin creases on limbs 0 trials Sub-types →
- Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis 0 trials
- Non-neoplastic nevus 0 trials
- Pellagra 0 trials
- Pityriasis rotunda 0 trials
- Primary cutaneous plasmacytosis 0 trials
- Pseudoxanthoma elasticum-like papillary dermal elastolysis 0 trials
- Scalp dermatosis 0 trials
- Sclerema neonatorum 0 trials
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Integumentary system cancer 0 trials · 1,088 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Skin cancer 118 trials · 801 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Breast adenocarcinoma 36 trials · 279 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Atypical lobular breast hyperplasia 11 trials
- Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans 11 trials Sub-types →
- Bartholin gland carcinoma 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Breast diffuse large B-cell lymphoma 1 trial
- Nipple carcinoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Disorder of pilosebaceous unit 7 trials · 341 incl. sub-types
9 sub-types
- Hair anomaly 0 trials · 228 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Sebaceous gland disorder 0 trials · 101 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Folliculitis 1 trial · 8 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hypotrichosis 5 trials · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Piedra 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Katsantoni-Papadakou-Lagoyanni syndrome 0 trials
- Hair follicle neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
- Hypertrichosis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Trichostasis spinulosa 0 trials
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Skin appendage disorder 0 trials · 244 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Hair anomaly 0 trials · 228 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Epidermal appendage tumor 3 trials · 8 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Internal hordeolum 1 trial · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Piedra 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Integumentary system benign neoplasm 0 trials · 121 incl. sub-types
8 sub-types
- Benign neoplasm of skin 3 trials · 118 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Adiposis dolorosa 2 trials
- Intraductal breast papilloma 1 trial Sub-types →
- Bartholin gland benign neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
- Adenoma of nipple 0 trials
- Familial multiple lipomatosis 0 trials
- Hemangioma of subcutaneous tissue 0 trials
- Multiple symmetric lipomatosis 0 trials Sub-types →
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Cutaneous mycosis 1 trial · 118 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Tinea infection 1 trial · 116 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Superficial mycosis 0 trials · 88 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Dermatomycosis 1 trial Sub-types →
- Cutaneous basidiobolomycosis 0 trials
- Subcutaneous mycosis 0 trials Sub-types →
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Subcutaneous tissue disorder 0 trials · 64 incl. sub-types
19 sub-types
- Lipedema 41 trials
- Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva 10 trials
- Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis 6 trials
- CLOVES syndrome 5 trials
- Adiposis dolorosa 2 trials
- Mycetoma 1 trial
- Nodular non-suppurative panniculitis 1 trial
- FLOTCH syndrome 0 trials
- Pierpont syndrome 0 trials
- Roch-Leri mesosomatous lipomatosis 0 trials
- Cytophagic histiocytic panniculitis 0 trials
- Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp 0 trials
- Encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis 0 trials
- Familial angiolipomatosis 0 trials
- Familial multiple lipomatosis 0 trials
- Hemangioma of subcutaneous tissue 0 trials
- Isolated anhidrosis with normal sweat glands 0 trials
- Multiple symmetric lipomatosis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Nodular fasciitis 0 trials Sub-types →
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Cutis laxa 37 trials · 39 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Inherited cutis laxa 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Acquired cutis laxa 0 trials
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X-linked ichthyosis syndrome 0 trials · 37 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- CHILD syndrome 37 trials
- Syndromic recessive X-linked ichthyosis 0 trials
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Keratinization disease 1 trial · 31 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Keratosis 5 trials · 30 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Epidermolytic ichthyosis 1 trial Sub-types →
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Nail disorder 2 trials · 18 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Nail infection 0 trials · 14 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Paronychia 2 trials Sub-types →
- Basaran Yilmaz syndrome 0 trials
- Judge Misch wright syndrome 0 trials
- Inherited isolated nail anomaly 0 trials Sub-types →
- Nail anomaly 0 trials
- Nail tumor 0 trials Sub-types →
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Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (inherited or acquired) 5 trials · 7 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Inherited pseudoxanthoma elasticum 0 trials · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Acquired pseudoxanthoma elasticum 0 trials
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Demodicidosis 5 trials · 6 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Demodex folliculitis 5 trials
- Demodicidosis of sebaceous gland 0 trials
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Panniculitis 3 trials · 6 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Lipodermatosclerosis 1 trial
- Nodular non-suppurative panniculitis 1 trial
- Panniculitis and localized lipodystrophy 1 trial
- Cytophagic histiocytic panniculitis 0 trials
- Erythema nodosum 0 trials
- Lupus erythematosus panniculitis 0 trials
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Mucosulfatidosis 4 trials
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Sjogren-Larsson syndrome 3 trials
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1 sub-type
- Melanoma-pancreatic cancer syndrome 0 trials
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Breast fibrosis 2 trials
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Rombo syndrome 1 trial
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Familial tumoral calcinosis 1 trial
5 sub-types
- Familial hyperphosphatemic tumoral calcinosis/hyperphosphatemic hyperostosis syndrome 0 trials
- Normophosphatemic familial tumoral calcinosis 0 trials
- Tumoral calcinosis, hyperphosphatemic, familial, 1 0 trials
- Tumoral calcinosis, hyperphosphatemic, familial, 2 0 trials
- Tumoral calcinosis, hyperphosphatemic, familial, 3 0 trials
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Ichthyosis prematurity syndrome 1 trial
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Bartholin gland neoplasm 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Bartholin gland carcinoma 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Bartholin gland benign neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
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ANE syndrome 0 trials
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Bartholin duct cyst 0 trials
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Neu-Laxova syndrome 0 trials
3 sub-types
- Neu-Laxova syndrome 1 0 trials
- Neu-Laxova syndrome 2 0 trials
- Neu-laxova syndrome due to 3-phosphoserine phosphatase deficiency 0 trials
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Proteus-like syndrome 0 trials
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Benign mammary dysplasia 0 trials
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Keratoderma hereditarium mutilans 0 trials
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Nipple neoplasm 0 trials
3 sub-types
- Adenoma of nipple 0 trials
- Infiltrating nipple syringomatous adenoma 0 trials
- Nipple carcinoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Paraneoplastic cutaneous syndrome 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Paraneoplastic pemphigus 0 trials
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Can a common antiseptic outperform standard wart treatment?
Cure Not yet recruitingResearchers compare two topical treatments for plantar warts: hydrogen peroxide 40% applied once weekly and salicylic acid 40% applied daily. The trial enrolls 70 people aged 12 and older with clinically diagnosed plantar warts. The main goal is to see how many participants achie…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Time gene therapy aims to halt sanfilippo syndrome
Cure Not yet recruitingResearchers test a one-time gene therapy infusion in children and adults with Sanfilippo syndrome (MPS IIIB), a rare inherited disease that damages the brain and body. The therapy delivers a working copy of the NAGLU gene to help the body make an enzyme that is missing or faulty.…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: NeuroGT • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could bone marrow from deceased donors cure blood cancers?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether bone marrow from deceased donors can be used to treat people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Participants receive a transplant of cryopreserved marrow from a deceased donor or standard cells from a living donor. The goal is to see if the de…
Sponsor: Ossium Health, Inc. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a One-Time cell therapy reset the immune system in autoimmune disease?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing an experimental treatment called CRT-402 for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and myositis that haven't improved with standard therapies. CRT-402 is a type of CAR-T cell therapy given by infusion that aims to deplete certain im…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Myeloid Therapeutics • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Newer antifungal cream may beat old standard for skin fungus
Cure Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a newer antifungal cream (luliconazole) works better than the standard treatment (ketoconazole) for pityriasis versicolor, a common fungal skin infection that causes light or dark patches. About 86 adults with the infection will use one of the two creams …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: PAEC General Hospital, Islamabad • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Could a vaccine clear up severe teen acne?
Vaccine Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether an experimental mRNA vaccine can safely reduce moderate-to-severe acne in adolescents aged 12 to 17. Participants receive either the vaccine at different dose levels or a placebo, and researchers monitor safety and changes in facial acne lesions. The…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a vaccine shield children from severe hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Vaccine Not yet recruitingThis trial tests an inactivated EV71 vaccine in healthy children aged 6 to 71 months. The vaccine targets enterovirus 71, a major cause of severe hand, foot, and mouth disease in the Asia-Pacific region. Each child receives two doses, 30 days apart. Researchers measure whether th…
Sponsor: Sinovac Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine aims to shield kids from hand, foot, and mouth disease
Vaccine Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new vaccine designed to prevent hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) and herpangina in children aged 6 months to 5 years. About 6,000 healthy children will receive either the vaccine or a placebo to see if it safely protects against four common virus types that…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sinovac Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Can a single drug calm three different autoimmune diseases? a new trial puts ATG-201 to the test.
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 1 trial is testing an experimental drug called ATG-201 in adults with systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, or Sjögren's disease. ATG-201 is designed to bind to specific proteins on immune cells, potentially quieting the overactive immune response that driv…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Antengene Biologics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for hair loss: vitamin d cream vs steroid shots
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a vitamin D-based cream (calcipotriol) works as well as steroid injections for regrowing hair in people with patchy alopecia areata. Sixty adults with less than half their scalp affected will use one of the two treatments for 12 weeks. The goal is to see …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Hayat Abad Medical Complex, Peshawar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an experimental pill help teenagers with vitiligo?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing an experimental oral drug called VC005 in teenagers aged 12 to 17 who have non-segmental vitiligo, a condition where patches of skin lose their color. The study measures how the drug moves through the body and checks for safety over up to 24 weeks of treat…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Jiangsu vcare pharmaceutical technology co., LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can rituximab infusions keep scleroderma lungs stable?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers test whether rituximab helps maintain lung function in adults with systemic sclerosis and interstitial lung disease whose disease has stabilized after initial rituximab treatment. Participants receive rituximab or placebo infusions at months 0, 6, and 12. The main mea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shrink Hard-to-Treat adrenal tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether the drug ivonescimab can help control advanced or metastatic adrenal cancers, specifically adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) and pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma (PPGL), that have not responded to prior treatment. About 20 adults with these rare c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat scleroderma in landmark trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a one-time infusion of specially engineered immune cells (CAR T cells) can improve lung function and skin hardening better than current treatments for people with active systemic sclerosis, a rare autoimmune disease. About 92 adults with lung involvement …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Juno Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol-Myers Squibb Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a scalp gel turn back male pattern baldness?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing an experimental topical gel called PP405 in men with androgenetic alopecia, the most common form of male pattern hair loss. The trial enrolls about 600 men aged 18 to 55 with moderate hair loss at the top of the scalp. Participants apply either the PP405 g…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Pelage Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smaller dose of this cancer drug still work? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a lower dose of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab, given less often, can still control cancer in people with various advanced or metastatic cancers. The goal is to see if a cheaper, more accessible regimen works as well as the standard high-co…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill ease muscle weakness in myositis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase III trial tests whether the oral drug nerandomilast can improve symptoms of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, a group of rare autoimmune diseases that cause muscle weakness and inflammation. Adults with active myositis are randomly assigned to take nerandomilast or a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily liquid medicine calm severe eczema in toddlers and preschoolers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether abrocitinib, an oral medicine taken once daily as a liquid, safely improves moderate-to-severe eczema in children aged 2 to under 6. About 90 children with a documented eczema diagnosis for at least a year will join. Two out of three will receive a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an oral drug tame hair loss? 7,500-Patient study tracks ritlecitinib in real life
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are examining how well ritlecitinib works for people with alopecia areata when prescribed in everyday medical practice rather than in a controlled trial. The study draws on US electronic health records and insurance claims for about 7,500 patients aged 12 and older wh…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single drug tame multiple autoimmune diseases?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests an experimental drug called PF-08154225 in people with autoimmune diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, myositis, or scleroderma. The drug aims to calm the immune system, which mistakenly attacks healthy cells in these conditions. Participants receive the dr…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug tested against deadly infant heart disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether trametinib, an FDA-approved cancer drug, can help infants with RASopathies who have a severe, life-threatening heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The trial enrolls about 25 babies with a confirmed genetic diagnosis. Participants re…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Carelon Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a DNA vaccine teach the immune system to hunt melanoma?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether adding an experimental DNA vaccine called iSCIB1+ to standard immunotherapy drugs nivolumab and ipilimumab helps people with advanced melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery. About 550 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Scancell Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink melanoma before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving two immunotherapy drugs (fianlimab and cemiplimab) before surgery can shrink melanoma tumors in people with stage IIIB to IV melanoma. About 35 adults will receive the drugs, then have surgery to remove any remaining cancer. The main goal is to see…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug cream clear precancerous skin spots even when immunity is suppressed?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a topical cream combining 5-fluorouracil and calcipotriene as a field treatment for actinic keratoses, which are rough, precancerous skin spots caused by sun damage. Researchers will compare how well the cream clears these spots in 32 people with normal immune fu…
Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug sequence tame chronic hives?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing a treatment plan that uses two drugs, remibrutinib and omalizumab, in adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria whose hives and itching are not controlled by standard antihistamines. The study follows about 382 adults across multiple centers worldwide. The…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could botox calm the painful skin flares of hidradenitis suppurativa?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether injecting botulinum toxin (Botox) into skin affected by hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can reduce the number of painful abscesses, nodules, and draining tunnels, and ease pain. About 40 people with HS will receive either Botox or a saline placebo i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an injected drug calm the painful flares of hidradenitis suppurativa?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing different doses of duvakitug, an injected drug, against placebo in adults with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa. The trial enrolls about 156 people who have painful lumps and tunnels in at least two skin areas. Participants receive either duvaki…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can pairing immunotherapy drugs shrink Hard-to-Treat skin cancers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing the drug cemiplimab, given alone or with other anti-cancer drugs, in people with locally advanced basal cell carcinoma that cannot be treated with surgery or radiation. The trial compares how well the combinations work against cemiplimab by itself and trac…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which antibiotic works faster for face swelling from tooth infections?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers compare two common antibiotics, moxifloxacin and clindamycin, for adults with dental infections that have spread to the face or jaw. All participants first receive minor surgical drainage in a clinic. Then they are randomly assigned to take either moxifloxacin once da…
Sponsor: Nishtar Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver-Targeted immune cell attack tested against melanoma spread
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing a treatment for melanoma that has spread to the liver. They collect tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, a type of immune cell, from the patient's own tumor and grow them in the lab. Before returning the cells, they use a technique called percutaneous hepatic p…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Oxygen chamber therapy put to the test for dozens of diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) — breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber — for over 30 conditions, including long COVID, Crohn's disease, frostbite, and multiple sclerosis. Researchers will track 100 patients to see if HBOT improves their quality of …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Jay C. Buckey Jr. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can grape seed and green tea extracts turn the tide on baldness?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests two food supplements for hair health in men aged 35 to 65 with mild to moderate male pattern baldness. Participants take one capsule daily for 84 days, and researchers compare the supplements against a placebo. The study measures changes in hair density, hair los…
Sponsor: Activ'inside • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a DNA repair gene flaw make melanoma vulnerable to chemotherapy?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests whether the chemotherapy drug temozolomide can shrink tumors in people with advanced or metastatic melanoma that has a mutation in the BAP1 gene. BAP1 normally helps repair damaged DNA, and when it is faulty, cancer cells may become more sensitive to cer…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill clear psoriasis on hands and feet?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an oral medication called zasocitinib (TAK-279) can reduce the redness, thickening, scaling, and painful cracks of palmoplantar psoriasis, a type of psoriasis that affects the palms and soles. Adults with moderate-to-severe non-pustular palmoplantar psori…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare skin disease: bimzelx trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the drug Bimzelx (bimekizumab) can improve skin symptoms in adults with pityriasis rubra pilaris, a rare condition causing red, scaly patches. Researchers will enroll 12 participants and measure how many achieve at least 75% improvement in skin severity a…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can inhaled cell vesicles soothe damaged lungs in autoimmune disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a nebulized therapy called UC-EVs, derived from human umbilical cord cells, in adults with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (such as IgG4-related disease or systemic sclerosis) that affect the lungs. Participants inhale the vesicles daily for 7 d…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Qiubai Li • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hair loss drug enters final testing phase
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests a new topical drug called APSMNF for male pattern baldness. About 336 men aged 18 to 60 will apply it twice daily for 24 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in hair density using a special camera and track any side effects.
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Apsen Farmaceutica S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simpler eczema routine boost treatment success?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether giving people with mild-to-moderate eczema a straightforward treatment plan using only Opzelura cream helps them stick to their medication routine. Participants apply the cream twice daily until their skin clears, then as needed. Some participants also…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can one pill tame four autoimmune diseases? a Long-Term trial puts it to the test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial gives deucravacitinib, an oral drug that calms the immune system, to adults with lupus or Sjögren's disease and to children with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. Participants join after finishing an earlier study of the same drug, and the goal is to see how safe and t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new injection calm severe eczema?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called HXN5003 in healthy volunteers and in people with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, a common form of eczema. The study first gives a single dose to healthy participants to check safety, then gives multiple doses to eczem…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Helixon Biotechnology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new oral drug tame psoriasis? early safety trial begins
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 1 trial tests a single oral dose of HRS-4139, an experimental drug for psoriasis, in healthy adults aged 18 to 55. Researchers measure how the body absorbs and processes the drug, and watch for any side effects. The goal is to establish a safe dose for future studies i…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fujian Shengdi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to fight merkel cell cancer when immunotherapy fails
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining two drugs—ASTX727 (a pill) and retifanlimab (given through a vein)—can shrink tumors and control advanced Merkel cell cancer in people whose disease has worsened after standard immunotherapy. About 31 adults with stage III or IV Merkel cell canc…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart drug spare healthy cells while killing lymphoma?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing an experimental drug called FG-M131 in people with a type of blood cancer called peripheral T-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to prior treatment. FG-M131 is designed to target and destroy cancerous T cells that carry a marker called TRBC1, …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: FutureGen Biopharmaceutical (Beijing) Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could CAR-T cells tame autoimmune diseases? early safety trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests whether a single infusion of a patient's own modified immune cells (CAR-T cells) is safe for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or scleroderma that haven't improved with standard treatments. Only 6 adults aged 18-…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can sound waves dissolve fatty lumps without big scars?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a device called CUSA can remove lipomas, which are common benign fatty lumps under the skin, using a minimally invasive approach. Researchers plan to enroll 30 adults with lipomas larger than 1 cm on the trunk, limbs, or neck. The goal is to see if CUSA c…
Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye surgery breakthrough? tiny trial tests humira injection during corneal implant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial will test whether injecting adalimumab (Humira) into the eye during Boston KPro surgery is safe for 8 patients with severe corneal damage. The study focuses on side effects and tolerability, not yet on how well it works. It is for people who have run out of…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily pill calm severe eczema from the inside?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether an oral drug called EC-18 can reduce the severity of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, a chronic inflammatory skin condition. About 150 adults aged 19 to under 80 will take either EC-18 or a placebo once daily for 16 weeks. Researchers will me…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Enzychem Lifesciences Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill tame psoriasis? early safety trial begins
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental oral drug called HCXT-2001 in healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body handles it. Researchers give a single dose of the drug or a placebo and monitor for side effects, vital signs, and lab results. The study also measures …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Peptidstar Therapeutics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Warming hands may sharpen oxygen readings in ICU patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingPulse oximeters, which clip onto a finger to estimate blood oxygen levels, can be less accurate when blood flow to the fingers is poor, a common issue in critically ill patients. This trial tests whether warming the hand and lower forearm for 15 minutes improves the accuracy of t…
Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cream regrow hair lost to frontal fibrosing alopecia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests a cream called delgocitinib in 30 adults with frontal fibrosing alopecia, a condition that causes hair loss at the front of the scalp. Everyone in the study will use the cream for 24 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in hairline and hair counts to s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Maryanne Makredes Senna • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an eczema cream fight a rare skin cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a cream called delgocitinib, already approved for chronic hand eczema, is safe and tolerable when applied to skin affected by early-stage cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (mycosis fungoides). Up to 15 adults with stable disease will apply the cream twice daily f…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily pill tame severe eczema?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis clinical trial is testing an oral medication called TLL-018 in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, a chronic skin condition causing itchy, inflamed skin. The study aims to see if TLL-018 can significantly improve skin symptoms compared to a placebo. Participant…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Highlightll Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fish oil and eyelid wipes: a new hope for Kids' stubborn styes?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether omega-3 supplements or a special anti-demodex eyelid cleanser can help treat and prevent chalazia (styes) in children aged 4 to 17. All 168 participants will use warm compresses, and they will be split into three groups: one adds omega-3 fish oil and stan…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new injection quiet severe eczema?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether an experimental biologic called tilrekimig can reduce the severity of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) in people aged 12 and older. Participants will receive either tilrekimig, an existing treatment (dupilumab), or a placebo for …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising antibody trial aims to halt rare bone disease in kids
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests garetosmab, an antibody that blocks activin A, in 18 children and teens with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), a rare disease where muscle and tissue turn into bone. The study will check safety, side effects, and whether the drug reduces new ab…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill quiet stubborn chronic hives?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests whether an experimental oral drug called TLL-018 can reduce itching and hives in adults with moderate-to-severe chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) that hasn't responded to standard antihistamines. Participants will take either a low or high dose of TLL-…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Highlightll Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new injection quiet severe eczema?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called HXN6005 in healthy volunteers and in people with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, a common form of eczema. The study is divided into three parts: first, healthy participants receive a single dose to check safety; …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Helixon Biotechnology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new injection calm severe eczema?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether an experimental drug called TRIV-573 can improve symptoms of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, a chronic inflammatory skin condition. Adults with active disease will receive either TRIV-573 or a placebo as multiple injections over several weeks. …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Triveni Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cream heal painful skin ulcers without pills?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a topical cream containing ruxolitinib (OPZELURA) can completely heal painful ulcers in adults with pyoderma gangrenosum, a chronic inflammatory skin condition. About 12 participants will apply the cream twice daily for 24 weeks while continuing s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New foam could tame stubborn scalp and face rash
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a once-daily foam containing roflumilast can treat seborrheic dermatitis, a common skin condition causing red, flaky patches on the scalp, face, and trunk. About 300 people ages 9 and older with moderate to severe disease will apply either the active foam…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Zhongmei Huadong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can freezing breast tumors replace the scalpel?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is investigating whether cryoablation, a technique that freezes and destroys breast tumors with extreme cold, can be an effective alternative to surgery for certain patients. The study will include adults with localized breast cancer who cannot or choose not to have su…
Sponsor: Ospedale Cottolengo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted biologic outperform standard care for a rare blistering disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two treatment approaches for moderate to severe pemphigus vulgaris, a rare autoimmune disease causing painful blisters on skin and mucous membranes. One group receives rituximab (a biologic that targets immune B-cells) plus corticosteroids, while the other get…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Khyber Teaching Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an existing skin drug heal rare, painful wounds?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether bimekizumab, a drug already approved for other skin conditions, can help heal wounds in people with pyoderma gangrenosum (PG), a rare and painful skin disorder. Adults with PG will receive injections of bimekizumab every few weeks for 24 weeks. The main g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a painless microneedle pad ease Raynaud's in scleroderma?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether a microneedle pad delivering botulinum toxin A can improve symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon and digital ulcers in people with systemic sclerosis. The study compares the microneedle treatment to a placebo, measuring changes in finger temperatu…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Khon Kaen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new injection calm severe eczema in kids?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing an experimental drug called 611 in children aged 2 to 12 with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, a common skin condition that causes itchy, inflamed skin. The drug is designed to block a specific immune signal that drives the inflammation behind eczema. T…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sunshine Guojian Pharmaceutical (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gummy bears for baldness? new study tests sweet solution
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether a daily gummy supplement called Xtressé can safely improve hair growth in 40 men with male pattern baldness. Participants take two gummies each day for six months, and researchers measure changes in hair density and thickness using special camer…
Sponsor: Restore Biologics Holdings, Inc. dba Xtressé • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill silence stubborn hives?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing an experimental oral medication called THB335 in adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), a condition marked by persistent hives and itching that standard antihistamines don't fully control. Participants will take THB335 or a placebo alongside their …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Calixis Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new injection tame the painful lumps of hidradenitis suppurativa?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether an investigational medicine called SPY072 can improve hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic skin condition causing painful lumps and tunnels. About 150 adults with moderate-to-severe HS who are already receiving standard care will be randomly a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Spyre Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Once-Weekly pill clear stubborn psoriasis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether an experimental oral drug called HS-20118 can improve moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, a condition that causes thick, scaly patches on the skin. About 120 adults with the condition will receive either HS-20118 or a placebo once a week for…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Hansoh Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can healing at home beat hospital care for bedsores?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares how well pressure ulcers (bedsores) heal in older adults receiving care at home versus in a long-term care facility. It also looks at quality of life, patient satisfaction, and treatment costs. Eighty people aged 60 to 90 with stage II-IV pressure ulcers will …
Sponsor: The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill help teens regrow hair lost to alopecia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral medication called VC005 in adolescents aged 12 to 18 with severe alopecia areata, a condition that causes patchy or complete hair loss. The study aims to understand how the drug is processed by the body, whether it is safe, a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu vcare pharmaceutical technology co., LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new biologic calm severe eczema?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis clinical trial is testing whether the drug nemolizumab can help treat moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (a common type of eczema) in Chinese patients aged 12 and older. Participants will receive either nemolizumab or a placebo (a look-alike with no active drug) every four…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Galderma R&D • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug reverse scarring hair loss?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial tests whether tirzepatide, a weekly injection used for diabetes and weight loss, can treat active central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), a permanent scarring hair loss condition. Twenty adults with active CCCA will inject tirzepatide for 12 months and u…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a laser and diabetes drug erase dark skin patches?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether combining fractional carbon dioxide laser treatment with a topical metformin cream works better than laser alone for acanthosis nigricans—dark, velvety patches on the neck. About 34 adults with this condition will have one side of their neck treated with …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Al-Azhar University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an herbal ointment heal bedsores faster? a large Real-World study investigates
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether Jingwanhong Ointment, a traditional Chinese medicine applied to the skin, can safely and effectively treat pressure injuries (bedsores) in people who are bedridden long-term. Researchers will follow about 500 participants to measure how quickly wounds …
Sponsor: Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single injection reprogram immune cells to tame lupus and scleroderma?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests a new drug called HN2302, which aims to create CAR-T cells inside the body to target and control autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma. The trial will enroll 12 adults to check safety and see if the treatment works. It is a first step, so results w…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shenzhen MagicRNA Biotechnology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new injection clear psoriasis when other biologics fail?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial is testing an investigational drug called SHR-1139 in adults with plaque psoriasis who have not responded well to at least one biologic treatment. Participants will receive either SHR-1139 or a placebo via subcutaneous injection over a 52-week treatment period…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Guangdong Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tiny needles boost hair growth in balding men?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether combining microneedling with a standard 5% minoxidil solution can improve hair regrowth in men with androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness). It will enroll 190 men aged 18-55 with specific hair loss grades, who will receive different micronee…
Sponsor: Cheng Zhou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a special wound dressing help heal stubborn leg ulcers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether adding a special wound matrix (OCM) to standard compression and routine care helps heal venous leg ulcers better than standard care alone. Adults with a venous leg ulcer will be randomly assigned to receive either the OCM plus standard care or standa…
Sponsor: Omeza, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new injection match an existing eczema treatment?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether an experimental biologic called IBI3027 works as well as the approved drug dupilumab for people with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (eczema). About 520 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either IBI3027 or dupilumab as a subcutaneous in…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted antibody calm severe eczema?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis first-in-human trial evaluates BYN-001, an antibody designed to block IL-25, a protein linked to atopic dermatitis (eczema). The study first tests the drug in healthy volunteers to assess safety and how it moves through the body, then in people with moderate to severe eczema…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Bionyra Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new gel calm psoriasis Flare-Ups?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a topical gel called GM-XANTHO can reduce the severity of psoriasis, a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches. About 65 adults with plaque psoriasis will apply the gel or a placebo daily for 28 days. Researchers will measure changes in skin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Xantho Biotechnology Co., LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A drug after transplant may stop scleroderma from coming back
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial tests whether giving the immunosuppressant drug mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) for six months after a stem cell transplant can prevent systemic sclerosis from relapsing. Six adults with scleroderma who are undergoing a stem cell transplant will take MMF starting 90 …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy skin graft aims to heal wounds in 'Butterfly Children'
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial evaluates a gene therapy skin graft called prademagene zamikeracel (pz-cel) for treating wounds in people with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), a severe genetic condition that causes fragile skin and chronic wounds. The study includes three parts: one…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Abeona Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Old drug, new hope: mercaptopurine tested against rare cancer syndrome
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests the drug mercaptopurine in people with hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell carcinoma (HLRCC), a rare genetic condition that raises the risk of skin, uterine, and kidney tumors. The study aims to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink kidney canc…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a common blood thinner shield psoriasis Patients' arteries?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether antiplatelet medications, specifically clopidogrel and aspirin, can reduce inflammation in the blood vessels of people with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. Participants take each drug or a placebo for four weeks, and researchers measure changes in infla…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a short Pre-Surgery immunotherapy course replace Long-Term adjuvant treatment for melanoma?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is investigating whether giving immunotherapy before surgery for advanced melanoma (stage IIIB to IV M1a) can maintain survival while allowing patients to skip the usual adjuvant therapy after surgery. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either two in…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bee glue and sound waves: new hope for diabetic wounds?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using ultrasound to push propolis (a natural bee product) into the skin can help heal diabetic foot ulcers faster. Eighty adults with diabetes and foot ulcers will either get propolis plus ultrasound or standard wound care for 4 weeks. The goal is to see …
Sponsor: Sinai University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may let cancer patients take safe breaks from immunotherapy
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether a sensitive blood test (Signatera) can detect when it is safe to pause immunotherapy in people with advanced solid tumors like lung cancer, melanoma, and colorectal cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to either continuous standard immunother…
Sponsor: Natera, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill ease the hardening skin of systemic sclerosis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial is testing an experimental tablet called TollB-001 in adults with systemic sclerosis, a rare autoimmune disease that causes skin thickening and can affect internal organs. The study aims to see whether the drug can improve skin symptoms and overall well-being …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Toll Biotech Co. Ltd. (Beijing) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug punch shrink eyelid tumors before surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether giving two drugs—sintilimab and disitamab vedotin—before surgery can shrink tumors in people with a rare type of eyelid cancer called sebaceous gland carcinoma. Participants receive two cycles of the combination, then undergo surgery to remove the tu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill outperform biologics for severe eczema?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well upadacitinib, a daily pill, works compared to biologic injections for people with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (eczema). The goal is to see if more patients can reach a state of minimal disease activity, meaning nearly clear skin and little to…
Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill tame psoriasis? early safety trial begins
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug called HL40626S in healthy adults aged 18 to 55. The goal is to check the drug's safety, how the body processes it, and the best dose range. If it passes these initial safety checks, the drug could eventually be studied …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: HighsLab Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can light boost PRP's power against hair loss?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares three types of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for androgenetic alopecia, the most common form of hair loss. Participants receive either standard PRP, PRP enhanced with red light, or PRP enhanced with blue light, and are blinded to which type they get. T…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Kimberly Meathrel • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered immune cells tame stubborn autoimmune diseases?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 1 trial tests an experimental cell therapy called LMY-922 (BAFF CAR-T cells) in people aged 16 to 75 with refractory autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, dermatomyositis, and systemic sclerosis. The therapy uses donor immune cells engineered to t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Luminary Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single cream tackle both skin and nail psoriasis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a daily application of roflumilast 0.3% cream can improve both chronic plaque psoriasis and moderate-to-severe nail psoriasis. People aged 12 and older with stable disease for at least 6 months apply the cream to affected nails and plaques daily for 24 we…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Modern Research Associates, PLLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized pressure injury prevention put to the test in surgery trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a risk-based prevention bundle can lower the chance of pressure injuries in patients undergoing elective surgery lasting three hours or longer. Participants are assigned to receive either standard care or a bundle tailored to their individual risk level—l…
Sponsor: Acibadem University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outsmart lymphoma resistance
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests whether adding lisaftoclax to brentuximab vedotin improves outcomes for people with CD30-positive cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, including mycosis fungoides and primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma. About 46 participants are randomly assigned to …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A pharmacist in the dentist's chair: could a new team approach tame stubborn mouth conditions?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a clinical pharmacist to dental care can improve how oral mucosal disorders — such as oral lichen planus, recurrent canker sores, burning mouth syndrome, oral thrush, and herpes infections — are managed. Dentists in some clinics will get pharmacist…
Sponsor: University of Fujairah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a blood clot or platelet fibrin help save a tooth that failed root canal?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether different scaffolds—a blood clot or various platelet-rich fibrin preparations—can improve healing in teeth that need a second root canal treatment. Sixty participants will receive one of four scaffolds during the procedure and be followed for a year. The …
Sponsor: Kırıkkale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could signal when to switch breast cancer therapy before tumors grow
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether monitoring tumor DNA in the blood (ctDNA) can help doctors switch hormone therapy earlier in people with ER+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer. Participants whose ctDNA levels rise—before any symptoms or scans show progression—are randomly assigned t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Skin gel targets immune signals in rare lymphoma
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a topical gel containing duvelisib, a drug that blocks certain immune signals, in people with early-stage mycosis fungoides — a type of skin lymphoma. The study enrolls about 30 participants with stage IA to IIA disease who have 3 to 5 accessible skin…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: SecuraBio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy may treat skin cancer in kidney transplant patients without rejection
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab can shrink advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in people who have received a kidney transplant. Because immunotherapy can trigger organ rejection, participants also receive the steroid prednisone to protect …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common antibiotic boost eczema treatment?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether adding the antibiotic azithromycin to standard topical creams (betamethasone or tacrolimus) improves eczema symptoms in children aged 3 to 12 with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis. Researchers will measure changes in the Eczema Area and Severity …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser boost for stubborn psoriasis on hands and feet
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two treatments for palmoplantar psoriasis, a form of psoriasis affecting the palms and soles. One group receives a topical steroid cream alone, while the other receives the same cream plus a fractional CO2 laser treatment every four weeks. The goal is to see i…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a vaccine protect your heart? study tests shingles and RSV shots against artery plaque
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether two common vaccines—the shingles vaccine (RZV) and an RSV vaccine (RSVPreF3)—can slow the buildup of fatty plaque in the coronary arteries. The trial enrolls adults aged 50 and older who are at risk for cardiovascular events. Participants receive e…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a gut bacteria transplant restore hair in alopecia areata?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) can treat alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition causing patchy hair loss. Researchers will give adults with alopecia areata either FMT or a placebo for three days and track hair regrowth, immune changes, an…
Sponsor: Polyclinic GrandMed • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Friendly bacteria cream could soothe childhood eczema
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a probiotic ointment (containing live, friendly bacteria) can improve eczema in children aged 6 months to 15 years. The ointment is compared to a basic lotion over 28 days. Researchers measure skin redness, itching, and skin barrier function to see if the…
Sponsor: BioGaia AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vaginal device aims to boost infection treatment
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a vaginal ovule device, used alongside standard antibiotics or antifungals, improves vaginal health in women with bacterial vaginosis or yeast infections. Eighty women aged 18 to 60 receive either the active device or a placebo ovule over three treatment …
Sponsor: ROELMI HPC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blue light could soothe vaginal disorders without hormones
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether blue LED light therapy can improve symptoms of common vaginal conditions like menopause-related dryness, bacterial vaginosis, and yeast infections. About 150 women aged 18 to 75 will receive the treatment either at home or in a clinic. Researchers will ch…
Sponsor: Patricia Lordelo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Gut-Focused drug revive immunotherapy for tough melanomas?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding axelopran, a drug that blocks opioid side effects in the gut, to the immunotherapy nivolumab can help people with advanced melanoma that no longer responds to PD-1 inhibitors. The trial includes about 28 adults with unresectable or metastatic cutan…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: John Kirkwood • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New skin patch could speed recovery after skin cancer removal
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a new skin graft substitute (CAMP) plus standard wound care helps wounds heal faster after Mohs surgery for skin cancer compared to standard care alone. About 160 adults who have had Mohs surgery for a skin cancer will be randomly assigned to receive eith…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: BioLab Holdings • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes and cholesterol drug combo regrow hair?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a custom cream containing metformin (a diabetes drug), simvastatin (a cholesterol drug), and betamethasone (a steroid) can regrow hair in people with patchy alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition causing hair loss. Participants apply the cream twice dai…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pineapple enzyme gel could revolutionize wound care for leg ulcers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a gel called EscharEx, made from pineapple enzymes, on people with venous leg ulcers that have stubborn dead tissue. The gel is applied to the wound to break down and remove non-viable tissue, potentially speeding up healing. The study involves 20 adults …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: MediWound Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktails aim to outsmart Hard-to-Treat T-Cell lymphomas
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests two different drug combinations for people with T-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to prior treatment. One group receives belinostat plus azacitidine; the other receives belinostat plus pralatrexate. The goal is to find the safest dos…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Foam could ease painful skin lumps in hidradenitis suppurativa
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a medicated foam called roflumilast applied daily to hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) lesions for 16 weeks. It includes adolescents and adults with mild to moderate HS (Hurley stage I or II) who have 4 to 10 painful lumps or abscesses but no draining tunnels. The ma…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Harrison Dermatology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Continued anifrolumab treatment studied for lupus and related diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study offers continued access to anifrolumab (Saphnelo) for people with systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, or myopathies who completed a prior anifrolumab trial and are still benefiting from the drug. Participants receive the same treatment as before, while re…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could early treatment tame a painful skin condition?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether starting secukinumab early in people with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa (a chronic skin condition causing painful lumps) can slow disease progression. Researchers will analyze data from existing medical records and registries across Europ…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cholesterol cream repair the skin barrier better than standard urea cream?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a cream containing 10% cholesterol improves skin barrier function and quality of life more than a standard 10% urea cream in people with autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis (ARCI), a rare genetic condition causing dry, scaly skin. Each participant a…
Sponsor: Institute of Dermatology, Thailand • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New patch could tame earlobe keloid scars after surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether small interfering RNA (siRNA) microneedle patches can improve the appearance of earlobe keloid scars after laser surgery. About 158 adults with earlobe keloids will receive either standard steroid injections alone or steroid injections plus the si…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ong Kim Yao • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Silicone gel showdown: which scar treatment works better?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two silicone gel formulations, Dermatix and Dermatix Ultra, to see if one is better at improving the appearance and symptoms of raised scars (keloids and hypertrophic scars). About 150 people with existing or new scars will use one of the gels twice daily for …
Sponsor: Hanson Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets immune signals in rare lymphomas
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests an oral drug called golidocitinib in people with two rare blood cancers: mycosis fungoides/Sézary syndrome (a type of skin lymphoma) and T-cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia. The drug blocks a protein called JAK1, which is involved in cancer cell grow…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser and 'Skin Booster' injection may reverse sun damage and prevent cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining a fractional laser with a biostimulator (poly-L-lactic acid) can repair sun-damaged skin better than either treatment alone. The goal is to improve skin health and potentially lower the risk of skin cancer. Researchers will use AI-assisted imagi…
Sponsor: Bispebjerg Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light therapy vs chemical peels: which zaps precancerous spots better?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two treatments for actinic keratoses—rough, scaly spots that can turn into skin cancer—on the arms. One treatment uses a light-sensitizing gel followed by blue light (photodynamic therapy), while the other uses a two-step chemical peel. About 60 adults with sp…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gentle hand massage may heal bedsores faster, pilot study suggests
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether adding manual lymphatic drainage (a gentle massage technique) to standard wound care can help heal pressure injuries (bedsores) in patients hospitalized in intensive care. The trial randomly assigns 60 adults with a pressure injury on the sacrum (ta…
Sponsor: Rukiye Kokkiz • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves and herbs take on 'Non-Killing Cancer' of keloid scars
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new approach for treating keloids—thick, raised scars that can be painful and itchy. The treatment combines wide-band ultrasound with a traditional Chinese medicine preparation applied to the skin. The goal is to soften scar tissue, reduce symptoms, and prevent…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Fujian Medical University Union Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One pill may tame both itchy skin and stubborn liver disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether upadacitinib, a drug already approved for eczema, can help people who have both atopic dermatitis (a type of eczema) with moderate to severe itching and a hard-to-treat autoimmune liver disease called cholangitis. The drug works by blocking a pathway invo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common acne drug help beat tough fungal infections?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares the standard antifungal drug itraconazole alone versus itraconazole combined with isotretinoin (an acne medication) in adults with tinea corporis or cruris (ringworm of the body or groin). The goal is to see if the combination shortens treatment time and impro…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Pak Emirates Military Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at autoimmune diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study is testing a new treatment called C-CAR168 for people with autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, lupus, and myasthenia gravis that have not improved with standard therapies. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV drug repurposed to fight muscle inflammation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether Maraviroc, a drug currently used for HIV, can reduce muscle inflammation and improve function in adults with myositis that hasn't responded to standard treatments. Ten participants will take a daily 300mg tablet for 12 weeks and undergo muscle biopsies an…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at childhood autoimmune diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a single infusion of universal CAR-T cells (RD06-05) in 30 children and adolescents with severe autoimmune diseases, including lupus, scleroderma, and kidney inflammation. The cells are designed to target and calm overactive immune cells. The main goa…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Head-to-Head: which acne cream works better for clear skin?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two topical medications—clascoterone cream and adapalene gel—for treating mild acne vulgaris. Researchers will enroll 60 people aged 12 to 35 with mild acne and randomly assign them to use one of the treatments for 12 weeks. The goal is to see which treatment …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Khyber Teaching Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Poop pills for painful skin? fecal transplant trial targets hidradenitis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) can improve moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a painful skin condition. Researchers will give 24 adults a single FMT and track changes in their skin lesions over 12 weeks. The goal is to see if …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer: drug combo trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial is testing a drug called trastuzumab rezetecan, alone or combined with bevacizumab, in 140 women with advanced triple-negative breast cancer that has a specific immune-suppressed pattern. The goal is to see if the combination can delay cancer growth better than…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New skin cell transplant combo aims to restore color in white patches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two surgical techniques to treat stable white patches on the skin that are not caused by vitiligo. Both methods involve transplanting the patient's own skin cells, followed by laser therapy to boost color return. Twenty-two adults will each receive both treatment…
Sponsor: Al-Azhar University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Which steroid works best for thick, itchy skin plaques?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two standard steroid treatments for hypertrophic lichen planus, a chronic skin condition that causes thick, intensely itchy plaques. Fifty adults will be randomly assigned to apply a strong steroid cream twice daily for 12 weeks or receive steroid injections i…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Noor Aziz • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New pill aims to bring back color to vitiligo skin
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2a trial tests whether a daily pill called ACT-777991 can help return color to the face of adults with non-segmental vitiligo. About 30 participants will take either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in skin color using a standard sco…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New cream targets skin lymphoma without steroids
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a cream called benvitimod (tapinarof) for people with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, a rare skin cancer that causes red patches and itching. The cream is non-steroidal and works by targeting a specific receptor in skin cells. About 35 adults with the disease will app…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Laser boost for leishmaniasis treatment?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a fractional CO₂ laser to standard Glucantime injections helps heal skin sores from leishmaniasis faster and with less scarring. About 150 adults will be randomly assigned to get either the injection alone or the injection plus laser. Researchers w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Combined military hospital Peshawar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a single day of radiation replace weeks of treatment for breast cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThe SASHA trial is testing whether a single, high-dose radiation treatment delivered directly to the tumor site over one day is safe and effective for women with early-stage breast cancer. The study will enroll 134 women aged 40-85 who have already had a lumpectomy. Researchers w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New wound gel could speed up healing of stubborn leg sores
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a special wound dressing called MIRRAGEN® can help heal venous leg ulcers (open sores on the legs caused by poor blood flow) faster than standard care alone. About 110 adults with these ulcers will either get MIRRAGEN® plus standard care or standard care only.…
Sponsor: ETS Wound Care, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New shot plus light therapy aims to restore skin color in vitiligo
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new medicine called GR2301, given as shots under the skin, together with light therapy for people with vitiligo (a condition that causes white patches on the skin). The trial has two parts: first, finding the right dose, then testing how well it works. About 11…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Genrix (Shanghai) Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for rare skin cancer? drug cocktail targets resistant DFSP
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial will test whether combining two newer drugs (toripalimab and anlotinib) with standard chemotherapy can shrink tumors in people with a rare skin cancer called dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) that has stopped responding to the usual treatment. The study pl…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yanjie Zhang, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug HBM7020 tested in humans for first time against autoimmune diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis first-in-human study tests the safety of a new drug called HBM7020. It will first be given to healthy volunteers at low doses, then to people with moderate to severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, and Sjögren's disease. The goal is to see …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a lower dose of acne drug work just as well with fewer side effects?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a low daily dose of the acne drug isotretinoin can clear moderate to severe acne as effectively as the standard dose, but with fewer side effects. About 164 people aged 18-45 will be randomly assigned to one of two dose groups. Researchers will track acne…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Electric pulses and old drug join forces to fight diabetic wounds
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a special electrical stimulation device (FREMS) plus the drug phenytoin can help heal chronic ulcers in people with diabetes. Twenty-six participants will be split into two groups: one gets the new combo, the other gets standard care. Researchers will…
Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Psoriasis patients: does your injection schedule matter?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 120 adults with moderate-to-severe psoriasis who take secukinumab, a biologic drug. It compares two maintenance schedules: the standard every-4-week injection versus a non-standard schedule (longer intervals or lower dose). The goal is to see which schedule ke…
Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New psoriasis cream takes on old standby in Head-to-Head trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a newer cream called tapinarof works better than the standard betamethasone cream for mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis. About 120 adults will use one of the two creams daily for up to 12 weeks. The main goal is to see how many people get at least a 7…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Could a simple gel boost gum healing in diabetes?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding hyaluronic acid gel to standard deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) improves gum healing in people with both diabetes and advanced gum disease. Twenty-three participants will receive the standard cleaning on all teeth, and then two gum pockets…
Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Promising drug could save lives in rare, deadly lung disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called teclistamab in 24 adults with a severe, rapidly worsening lung disease linked to anti-MDA5 antibodies. The disease has a very poor outlook, with only about 25% of patients surviving 90 days without a lung transplant. Teclistamab aims to improve surv…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Oxygen + light: a new hope for vitiligo repigmentation?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber) to standard narrowband UVB light treatment can help restore skin color in people with vitiligo. Five adults with non-segmental vitiligo will receive UVB twice a week for 24 …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T injection aims to tame autoimmune diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests an injection called KSVCBD, a type of CAR-T cell therapy, in 60 adults with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma. The goal is to see if it's safe and to get a first look at whether it might help control the disease. Participants recei…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a simple injection make raised scars disappear?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests if injecting polidocanol (a medicine that reduces blood flow) into keloids and hypertrophic scars can make them flatter and less noticeable. About 90 people with scars that are less than a year old will receive either polidocanol or a standard steroid injection. …
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Ultra-Fast radiation zaps skin cancer in new pilot trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test a new type of radiation called FLASH radiotherapy for people with cutaneous lymphoma, a rare skin cancer. Ten participants will receive a single, ultra-fast dose of radiation to their skin lesions. The main goal is to see if the treatment is safe and to…
Sponsor: Lesley A. Jarvis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could a simple cream reduce the need for major mole removal surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests whether a topical cream called squaric acid dibutyl ester (SADBE) can safely reduce pigment-producing cells in large congenital moles before they are surgically removed. Thirty adults with these birthmarks will apply the cream or a placebo for several…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Freeze then ointment: new combo tackles precancerous skin spots
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether freezing precancerous skin spots (cryotherapy) followed by a medicated ointment (tirbanibulin) works better than freezing alone for actinic keratosis on the scalp and forehead. About 59 adults with at least 8 spots will receive the combo treatment or a pl…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New bandage tested for leg ulcer healing
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of compression bandages for treating venous leg ulcers, which are slow-healing wounds on the lower leg. About 386 adults will receive either the new Mepi Press 2 or the standard UrgoK2 bandage for up to 12 weeks. The goal is to see if the new bandage…
Sponsor: Molnlycke Health Care AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can an Omega-3 cream soothe eczema by changing skin bacteria?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study will test whether a daily omega-3 cream and serum can change the balance of bacteria on eczema-affected skin. Ten adults with eczema will apply the treatment for 14 days, and researchers will measure four types of bacteria before and after. The study is explorato…
Sponsor: SCF Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug could shorten hospital stays for rare drug reaction
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding benralizumab (a drug already used for asthma) to standard corticosteroid treatment can help people with DRESS syndrome recover faster and spend fewer days in the hospital. DRESS is a rare, severe allergic reaction to certain medications tha…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Flash of hope: millisecond radiation could spare healthy skin in cancer fight
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new type of radiation called FLASH therapy, which delivers the entire dose in milliseconds instead of minutes. The goal is to see if it can treat skin cancers (squamous cell and basal cell carcinomas) just as well as standard radiation but with fewer side effec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jules Bordet Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New wound dressing aims to speed healing in chronic wounds
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares a new dressing called POLTX_Fiber to a standard one for chronic wounds like leg ulcers and pressure sores. Sixty adults with moderate-to-heavy wound drainage will be followed for 30 days. Researchers will track healing, infection, pain, and patient satisfactio…
Sponsor: Sebastian Probst • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Tailored diet plans during pregnancy show promise in cutting preterm birth and diabetes risk
Disease control Not yet recruitingThe ROOT study is testing a personalized nutrition program for pregnant women. Participants receive standard prenatal care plus customized diet and lifestyle plans based on their genes and nutrient levels. The goal is to see if this approach can lower the chances of preterm birth…
Sponsor: GrowBaby Life Project • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Compression stockings may let patients skip Long-Term antibiotics for recurring skin infections
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether wearing compression stockings alone can prevent repeat episodes of erysipelas (a bacterial skin infection) as well as the usual approach of antibiotics plus stockings. About 200 adults who have had at least two infections in the same leg will be randomly …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Vitamin B5 injections could speed up chronic wound healing
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether injecting dexpanthenol (a vitamin B5 derivative) under the skin around chronic wounds can help them heal faster. 40 adults with diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, or arterial ulcers will receive either standard wound care alone or standard car…
Sponsor: Dilara CANBAY OZDEMIR • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Stem cells aim to calm the immune attack in scleroderma
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a stem cell injection (HS_SW01) in 21 adults with systemic sclerosis, a disease where the immune system attacks the body, causing skin hardening and organ damage. The main goal is to see if the treatment is safe and tolerable. Researchers will also ch…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Huishan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New keyhole breast cancer surgery could offer better looks, same safety
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new type of breast-conserving surgery that uses a small camera inserted through a hidden armpit incision to remove tumors, compared to the standard open approach. About 1,366 women with early-stage breast cancer will be randomly assigned to one of the two surge…
Sponsor: Du Zhenggui • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New drug cocktail takes on rare skin cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase II trial tests a new drug called VG712 against an existing drug, mogamulizumab, in about 386 people with advanced mycosis fungoides, a rare type of skin lymphoma. VG712 is designed to kill cancerous immune cells by blocking protein production. The study aims to see if …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Virogen Biotechnology Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New pill could regrow hair in balding men
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a daily oral minoxidil pill (N1087) can help regrow hair in men with male pattern baldness. About 372 men aged 18 to 60 with moderate hair loss will take either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks, with the dose slowly increased. The main goal is to see if…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Could stem cell exosomes recolor white patches in vitiligo?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether exosomes from umbilical cord stem cells can safely help restore skin color in adults with vitiligo. 96 participants with active or stable vitiligo will receive either exosome infusions or injections alongside standard light therapy and ointment. The goal …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Eczema cream showdown: which Non-Steroid treatment works best for kids?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two prescription creams, tacrolimus and crisaborole, for treating mild to moderate eczema in children and teens aged 2 to 20. Both creams are steroid-free and aim to control inflammation without the side effects of long-term steroid use. Over 8 weeks, 72 parti…
Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Could a cell secretion boost vitiligo treatment? new study aims to find out.
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a special cell secretion (called secretome) to standard light therapy helps restore skin color better in people with vitiligo. About 150 adults with stable vitiligo will receive either light therapy alone, or light therapy plus secretome applied th…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Yohanes Firmansyah, dr, MH, MM • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New Triple-Drug attack before surgery shows promise for tough skin cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving three drugs (pucotenlimab, lenvatinib, and temozolomide) before surgery can shrink tumors in people with a specific type of skin cancer called acral melanoma, which is stage IIB or III and can be removed. About 30 adults will receive the drug combi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Stem cell gel takes on acne in new trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests three different gels for mild-to-moderate acne: a standard clindamycin-retinoid combo, a clindamycin-retinoid-dexamethasone combo, and a gel made from stem-cell secretions (secretome). About 189 people will use one of the three gels for 8 weeks. Researchers will …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Yohanes Firmansyah, dr, MH, MM • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink skin cancer before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests two drugs, cemiplimab and cetuximab, given before surgery to people with advanced skin cancer that is hard to remove. The goal is to shrink the tumor enough to make surgery easier or even unnecessary. The study will enroll 27 participants across three sit…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New hope for painful skin condition: drug trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a daily pill called upadacitinib for people with severe forms of lichen planus, a skin disease causing painful mouth sores or hair loss. About 56 adults will receive either the drug or a placebo for 16 weeks to see if it reduces symptoms. The goal is to control t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New hair loss drug combo enters human trials
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests two forms of a hair loss drug (AD-303A topical and AD-3031 oral) in 30 men aged 19-55 with male pattern baldness. The goal is to see how the drug moves through the body, how well it works, and if it is safe. The study will help decide the right dose f…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Moogene Medi Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New shot could soothe tough eczema for teens and adults
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 study tests an injectable drug called MG-K10 for people aged 12 and older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) that hasn't improved with creams. About 498 participants will receive either MG-K10 or a placebo to see if it safely reduces skin redness, itc…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Mabgeek Biotech.Co.Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Can a cool roof save lives? mexico trial aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether applying a special heat-reflecting coating to roofs can improve the health and well-being of 800 households in Colima, Mexico. The coating is designed to keep homes cooler indoors, which may help lower heart rate, improve blood sugar control, reduce d…
Sponsor: Aditi Bunker • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Hair loss showdown: can a chemo drug gel beat minoxidil for alopecia areata?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a gel containing methotrexate, an immune-suppressing drug, can regrow hair in people with localized alopecia areata better than minoxidil spray. About 268 adults with less than 25% scalp hair loss will apply one of the two treatments twice daily for 24 we…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Cord tissue dressings aim to heal stubborn leg wounds
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether special dressings made from donated human umbilical cord tissue, used along with standard wound care, can help close hard-to-heal leg ulcers faster than standard care alone. About 272 adults with venous leg ulcers that have not healed after 4 to 52 weeks …
Sponsor: StimLabs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Cord tissue patches aim to heal stubborn diabetic foot sores
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether two skin substitutes made from donated human umbilical cord tissue can help close hard-to-heal diabetic foot ulcers. About 272 adults with diabetes and a foot ulcer will receive either standard wound care alone or standard care plus weekly applications of…
Sponsor: StimLabs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New shot could tame tough eczema Flare-Ups
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests an injection called ADSTEM for adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) that hasn't responded well to standard treatments. About 286 people aged 19 to 70 will receive either the study drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if the inje…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: EHL Bio Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Hair loss drug showdown: tofacitinib vs methotrexate in new trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two oral medications—tofacitinib and methotrexate—for treating severe alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition causing hair loss. 78 adults aged 18-60 with severe scalp or total body hair loss will take one of the drugs for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see wh…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Hayat Abad Medical Complex, Peshawar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Acne showdown: which gel wins for clearer skin?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two prescription gels—metronidazole and clindamycin—to see which works better for moderate acne. Sixty adults aged 18 to 35 will apply the gel twice daily for 12 weeks. Doctors will check acne severity at the start and at weeks 4, 8, and 12 to measure improvement…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Sound waves vs. freezing: new skin cancer treatment tested
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) works as well as standard cryotherapy (freezing) for treating low-risk basal cell carcinomas and Bowen's disease. About 294 adults with small skin cancers on their body (not face or hands) will be randomly assigned…
Sponsor: Jussi Salonen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Vitiligo showdown: light therapy vs pill in new trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two treatments for generalized vitiligo: PUVA therapy (a light-based treatment) and the pill Tofacitinib. Researchers will enroll 64 adults with stable vitiligo covering more than 10% of their body. The goal is to see which treatment works better and is safer …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Hayat Abad Medical Complex, Peshawar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New hair loss drug for women enters final testing phase
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether an oral solution called N1087 can help women with female pattern hair loss regrow hair. About 372 women aged 18 to 60 will receive either N1087 or a placebo daily for 24 weeks. The study measures changes in hair density and thickness using scalp p…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Could a pill replace IV drips for leukemia patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether an oral (pill) form of arsenic trioxide works as well as the standard IV form for consolidation therapy in people with a low-risk type of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). About 120 adults and teens who have already completed initial treatm…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SDK Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus and other autoimmune diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests a new treatment called CD19 UCAR-T cells for people with autoimmune diseases like lupus, vasculitis, and Sjögren's syndrome. The therapy uses modified immune cells to target and calm the overactive immune system. The main goals are to check safety and see i…
Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Hair loss showdown: spray or pill? new study to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two forms of minoxidil—a topical spray and an oral pill—for treating androgenetic alopecia (common hair loss) in 200 men and women aged 18 to 50. Over 6 months, researchers will measure hair regrowth, shedding, and side effects. Participants will use either th…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sheikh Zayed Federal Postgraduate Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New hope for rare scalp disease: biologics aim to stop painful flares and hair loss
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests biologic drugs for folliculitis decalvans, a rare scalp disease that causes painful pustules and permanent hair loss. Current antibiotics only work about half the time and the condition often returns. The trial will enroll 120 adults who have already tried at lea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Cold plasma could spark faster healing for chronic wounds
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) to standard wound care helps diabetic foot and venous leg ulcers heal faster and stay healed longer. About 494 adults with these chronic wounds will receive either standard care alone or standard care plus CAP. The goa…
Sponsor: Olaf Bakker • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Could a simple pill before surgery beat back head and neck cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking a short course of capecitabine pills before surgery can shrink tumors and improve outcomes for people with HPV-negative head and neck cancer. About 75 adults with stage III or IVa cancer will be randomly assigned to either standard care or capecita…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Surgery-free breast cancer treatment tested in new trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether people with certain non-invasive or early breast conditions (like ductal carcinoma in situ) can safely skip surgery and instead take hormone-blocking medication. The goal is to see if this approach keeps cancer from coming back over five years. The t…
Sponsor: Jeong Eon Lee • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New study tests PRP against standard creams for chronic vulvar condition
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares three treatments for vulvar lichen sclerosus, a chronic skin condition causing itching and pain. 45 women aged 30-80 will receive either a steroid cream, an immune-modulating cream, or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. The goal is to see which approach be…
Sponsor: Milosz Pietrus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New antibody targets Hard-to-Treat skin cancer in first human trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called DT-7012 for people with a rare type of skin lymphoma (CTCL) that has not responded to other treatments. The drug is an antibody designed to find and kill cancer cells in the skin and boost the immune system. About 30 adults with adva…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New drug aims to stop skin lymphoma from returning after transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether the drug brentuximab vedotin can prevent relapse in people with advanced cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) who have recently had a stem cell transplant. About 84 adults with CD30-positive CTCL will receive either the drug or a placebo every three w…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:41 UTC
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Could a gel heal parasite skin sores? new study begins
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests a gel made with the drug miltefosine for people with uncomplicated cutaneous leishmaniasis, a skin infection from a parasite. Fifteen adults will apply the gel to their sores daily for 28 days. The main goal is to see if the gel is safe and if it helps the …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Universidad Industrial de Santander • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:49 UTC
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Could a new drug combo wipe out three parasitic diseases at once?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis large study in Fiji tests whether a new combination of drugs (moxidectin plus two others) can safely treat three common parasitic infections: lymphatic filariasis, scabies, and strongyloidiasis. About 5,100 people will receive either the new combo or the standard treatment o…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Medicines Development for Global Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Inhaled xenon gas could reveal hidden lung vessel disease without catheter
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing a noninvasive MRI technique that uses inhaled hyperpolarized xenon gas to measure lung function in adults with interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and systemic sclerosis. The study includes about 51 participants, including healthy volunteers…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bastiaan Driehuys • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sauna test aims to measure sweat loss in rare ROSAH syndrome
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing a new way to measure how much sweat the body produces during controlled heat exposure. About 20 healthy volunteers and up to 10 people with ROSAH syndrome, a rare genetic condition that can cause reduced sweating, will sit in a temperature-controlled sauna…
Sponsor: The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magnetic tracer could replace radioactive dye in melanoma surgery
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a magnetic tracer (Magtrace) works as well as the standard radioactive dye plus blue dye for finding sentinel lymph nodes in people with melanoma. About 254 adults having surgery for melanoma will receive both tracers and be randomly assigned to h…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI takes on the experts: a test for diagnosing mycosis fungoides
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study asks whether an artificial intelligence algorithm can diagnose mycosis fungoides, a rare type of skin lymphoma, from biopsy slides as accurately as certified dermatopathologists. Researchers will compare the AI's sensitivity and specificity against expert readings usin…
Sponsor: Al-Azhar University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI read skin biopsies as well as expert pathologists?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study asks whether an artificial intelligence algorithm can accurately diagnose seborrheic keratosis—a common, non-cancerous skin growth—from tissue samples. Researchers will compare the AI's performance against certified dermatopathologists using 30 preserved slides. The go…
Sponsor: Al-Azhar University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A drop of blood, a faster answer: new test aims to outpace sepsis in preterm infants
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis pilot study is testing whether a rapid, point-of-care blood test can help identify early signs of infection and sepsis in preterm infants. Researchers will measure inflammatory markers like IL-6, PCT, CRP, and MxA in blood samples from about 40 to 80 premature babies, compar…
Sponsor: Medical University of Graz • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Expired allergy tests: a hidden goldmine or a diagnostic risk?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether expired patch test allergens can still accurately diagnose allergic contact dermatitis, a common skin condition. Adults referred for patch testing will receive both expired and non-expired allergens on their skin at the same time. The researchers will com…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A 5-Day genetic test could slash time to transplant for children with rare immune disease
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a new ultra-rapid genetic test, using third-generation sequencing, can diagnose familial lymphohistiocytosis (FHL) in children within 5 days instead of the usual 6-8 weeks. FHL is a rare, life-threatening genetic condition where the immune system attacks …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI tool aims to cut allergy misdiagnosis in primary care
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether AI-powered decision trees can help general practitioners better diagnose and manage allergies. About 600 patients with suspected allergies will be enrolled, and doctors will use an app that suggests next steps based on symptoms. The goal is to see if this…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can a simple blood test spot hidden heart trouble during High-Pressure oxygen treatment?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a blood gas measurement (the difference in carbon dioxide between central venous and arterial blood) can accurately diagnose low cardiac output in patients with septic shock from severe skin infections. About 74 adults will be monitored during hyperbar…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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AI app aims to help frontline workers diagnose neglected skin diseases
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a mobile app using artificial intelligence can help frontline health workers in sub-Saharan Africa better diagnose skin-related neglected tropical diseases, like leprosy and scabies. Researchers will collect images from dermatologists to train the AI, the…
Sponsor: Kenya Medical Research Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New scanner aims to measure breast tumors more accurately
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test if a new type of MRI scanner, called Field-Cycling Imaging (FCI), can accurately measure the size of breast tumors in people with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Twelve participants will receive both a standard MRI and an FCI scan before surgery. The results…
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New scan could catch breast cancer spread that standard tests miss
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new type of PET scan using a tracer called 68Ga-FAPI-46 to find cancer that has spread in patients with lobular breast cancer. Standard scans often miss these metastases. The trial will enroll 45 adults whose standard PET scan was negative or unclear, and see i…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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AI-Powered 3D scanner could spot skin cancer before it spreads
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to develop an artificial intelligence system that can automatically detect potential melanomas using 3D whole-body skin images. Researchers will collect scans from 1,000 adults with many moles and compare the AI's findings to those of three skin specialists. The g…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New DNA sequencer could make genetic testing cheaper and faster
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study compares a new DNA sequencing platform (MGI) against the current standard (Illumina) for diagnosing hereditary cancers like breast and ovarian cancer, Lynch syndrome, and intestinal polyposis. Researchers will analyze 248 patient samples using both platforms to see if …
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:56 UTC
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AI-Crafted care plan aims to stop a common ICU harm
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a nursing care bundle created with the help of artificial intelligence can prevent medical device-related pressure injuries in intensive care patients. These injuries, which can be painful and serious, affect about 1 in 5 ICU patients. The study will comp…
Sponsor: Koç University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tweaking donor cells may shield older transplant patients from a dangerous complication
Prevention Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether removing a specific type of immune cell, called CD45RA-positive naive T cells, from donor stem cells can prevent graft-versus-host disease in older adults undergoing stem cell transplants for acute leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome. The trial en…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can delaying the second shingles shot boost protection for people on MS drugs?
Prevention Not yet recruitingPeople with multiple sclerosis or neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder who take anti-CD20 drugs have a higher risk of shingles. The shingles vaccine is recommended for them, but the drug may weaken its effect. This trial compares two dosing schedules: one gives the second shot …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could social media posts curb the tanning habit?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a social media campaign can help young adults who tan reduce their tanning and avoid sunburns. Participants will create and share posts that encourage sun safety and challenge the media's tanned skin ideal. The study will compare their tanning and sun pro…
Sponsor: University of Connecticut • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple positioning change may prevent painful skin injuries in brain surgery
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a modified way to position patients during neurosurgery under general anesthesia. The new method uses an L-shaped arm board and a funnel-shaped adhesive film to better distribute pressure and reduce nerve strain. Researchers will compare this with standard positi…
Sponsor: General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Don't wash that baby! study tests if keeping vernix on prevents eczema
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether leaving the white, creamy coating (vernix caseosa) on a newborn's skin for at least 24 hours after birth can prevent eczema (atopic dermatitis) during the first year of life. Over 1,300 mother-infant pairs in Chile will be randomly assigned to either keep…
Sponsor: Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 20-Minute video make teens Disaster-Ready?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a short, purpose-built educational video can strengthen high-school students' belief in disaster preparedness and their perception of disaster risk. About 144 students from twelve classes at one school in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, will be randomly assig…
Sponsor: Tanjungpura University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Veterans test daily cream to stop face skin cancers
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a daily imiquimod cream applied to the face for 12 weeks can prevent new basal cell carcinomas (BCC) in 1,630 veterans at high risk. Participants apply either the active cream or a placebo and are followed for up to 3 years with skin exams. The go…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cheaper shingles booster offer same protection?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a single dose of a live-attenuated shingles vaccine can effectively boost immunity in adults aged 50 and older who have already received the recombinant shingles vaccine. The study measures antibody and cellular immune responses after the booster. If it w…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Changchun BCHT Biotechnology Co. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new Four-in-One vaccine match the gold standard for childhood protection?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests an investigational vaccine that combines protection against measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox (varicella) in a single shot. It will be given as a second dose to healthy children aged 4 to 6 years who have already received a first dose of a similar vaccine. …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Veterans' skin cancer risk may be cut by simple clinic procedures
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether two skin treatments—microneedling and a chemical peel—can reduce the number of precancerous spots and skin cancers in older veterans. About 96 veterans aged 60 and older with fair skin and multiple precancerous spots will receive one treatment on one arm,…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Simple dressing may prevent painful mouth sores in ICU patients
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a silicone foam dressing placed over the breathing tube, along with regularly moving the tube, can prevent pressure injuries inside the mouth. It will involve 75 adults in intensive care who need a breathing machine. The goal is to find a simple way to pr…
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Natural gel may stop bedsores in ICU patients
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a gel made from aloe vera and peppermint can prevent pressure injuries (bedsores) in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Forty adults who are at risk for bedsores will be randomly assigned to receive either the natural gel or standard hospital care. The m…
Sponsor: Ali Abd-Alredha Hussein • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Could a 'Baby Dose' of hormone pills prevent breast cancer?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether low doses of two hormone-blocking drugs, exemestane and tamoxifen, can help prevent breast cancer in postmenopausal women at high risk. About 140 women will take one of the two drugs for a year, and researchers will measure side effects and quality of lif…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New gel aims to stop chemo side effect that makes hands hurt
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests a gel called TAR-0520 to see if it can prevent hand-foot syndrome, a painful skin reaction caused by the chemotherapy drug capecitabine. About 25 people with breast or colorectal cancer will apply the gel to their hands twice daily for 12 weeks. Their feet will n…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tarian Pharma • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could a booster shot shield transplant patients from shingles?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an extra dose of the shingles vaccine (Shingrix) can boost immunity in people who have had a solid-organ transplant, like a kidney or liver. About 30% of transplant patients still get shingles after the standard two-dose vaccine, likely due to immune-supp…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Oriol Manuel • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New gel may prevent stubborn biofilm in bedsores
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a gel containing polyhexanide and biguanide can prevent biofilm (a tough layer of bacteria) from forming in pressure ulcers (bedsores). About 140 adults over 65 with stage II or III bedsores will receive the gel alone or with a special dressing. The goal …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunitat Valenciana • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Simple DNA test could shield gout patients from deadly skin side effects
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a genetic test can prevent rare but severe skin reactions caused by the common gout drug allopurinol. About 228 Vietnamese adults with gout will either get the test before treatment or receive standard care. Those with a high-risk gene will take a differe…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Haiphong University of Medicine and Pharmacy • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Can a Weight-Loss drug also calm a painful skin disease?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing an experimental drug called olatorepatide in adults with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa who also live with overweight or obesity. Hidradenitis suppurativa causes painful lumps and tunnels under the skin. The trial compares olatorepatide with a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to calm painful skin flares
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing an experimental oral drug called soquelitinib in adults with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin condition that causes painful lumps and tunnels. The trial aims to see if the drug is safe and can reduce the number of inflammatory le…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Corvus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an ancient herbal paste calm the rash that immunotherapy leaves behind?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingImmune checkpoint inhibitors help treat cancer, but they often cause a skin rash that can make patients uncomfortable and disrupt their cancer care. This trial tests whether adding Wucao Anfu Formula, an external traditional Chinese herbal wet compress, to standard steroid treatm…
Sponsor: First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Non-Opioid drug match oxycodone for nail surgery pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers at the University of Miami compare three ways to control pain after nail unit procedures: suzetrigine, a combination of oxycodone and acetaminophen, and alternating acetaminophen and ibuprofen. The study enrolls 45 adults undergoing these procedures. Participants take…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Once-Daily moisturizer help psoriasis skin? patients put it to the test
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are asking people with psoriasis to use Doublebase Once, a once-daily leave-on emollient, as their only moisturizer for about one month. Up to 100 adults across the UK join from home and answer online questionnaires about their skin and how the product feels to use. T…
Sponsor: Dermal Laboratories Ltd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Statin cream put to the test against infantile hemangioma
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingInfantile hemangioma is a common birthmark that can grow quickly in a baby's first months. Researchers are testing a 5% simvastatin ointment applied directly to the skin of babies aged 3 to 6 months with newly diagnosed superficial hemangiomas. The study checks whether the ointme…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Joyce Teng • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Donor nerve grafts put to the test for restoring feeling after mastectomy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a donor nerve graft during implant-based breast reconstruction helps women regain breast and nipple sensation after nipple-sparing mastectomy. Each participant has one breast randomly chosen to receive the graft, while the other breast serves as a …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Endeavor Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a skin gel shrink stubborn birthmarks?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a topical gel containing sirolimus can flatten raised epidermal nevi and even out their color. The study enrolls people aged 6 and older who have had stable, non-inflammatory epidermal nevi for at least three years. Participants apply the gel twice…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biologic PRA-216 put to the test against stubborn eczema
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing an experimental biologic drug called PRA-216 in adults with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema. The trial compares PRA-216 with a placebo to see whether the drug is safe and can reduce eczema severity. Participants must have had eczema …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Prana Therapies Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cream aims to soothe butterfly skin in Late-Stage trial
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 study tests the safety of SD-101 cream (6% allantoin) in 80 people with epidermolysis bullosa, a condition that causes fragile, blistering skin. Participants must have completed a prior study (SD-007). The main goal is to track any side effects over time.
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Paradigm Therapeutics • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scalp cancer surgery that leaves hair follicles behind
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing a modified surgical technique for squamous cell carcinoma in situ on the scalp, an early form of skin cancer. Standard surgery can remove deep tissue that holds hair follicles, causing permanent bald spots. This pilot study uses partial thickness excision,…
Sponsor: The Cooper Health System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single daily moisturizer tame ichthyosis skin?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study asks whether a once-daily emollient called Doublebase Once can safely help manage ichthyosis, a condition causing dry, scaly skin. About 100 people with ichthyosis will replace their usual moisturizer with Doublebase Once for 28 days, applying it once daily. Participan…
Sponsor: Dermal Laboratories Ltd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aimed at calming the itch of prurigo nodularis enters human testing
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 study tests lebrikizumab (Ebglyss) in 15 adults with moderate-to-severe prurigo nodularis, a skin condition causing intense itching and hard bumps. Participants receive injections every two weeks for 24 weeks. The main goals are to measure how much itching decreases …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a mediterranean diet tame hidradenitis suppurativa?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether a 16-week Mediterranean-style diet program is practical and acceptable for adults with hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin condition. All 30 participants receive the same program, which includes video counseling, cooking education, and food sup…
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could red light help breast cancer survivors regrow hair after chemo?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding low-level red-light therapy to the standard hair-loss treatment minoxidil helps breast cancer patients regrow hair lost during chemotherapy. About 50 adults with stage I-IV breast cancer who lost at least half their scalp hair after chemo will be e…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common antipsychotic keep cannabis users out of the ER?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether giving patients a prescription for haloperidol to use as needed at home can help control symptoms of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome — a condition marked by severe nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain from heavy cannabis use. The goal is to see if having…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One injection after neck surgery: a new test for better scar healing
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a single injection of polynucleotides, a solution called PLINEST One, can improve scar quality after thyroid or parathyroid surgery. Adults aged 40 to 60 having neck surgery for the first time will receive either the polynucleotide injection or a saline p…
Sponsor: Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a vitamin pill reverse hair loss from Weight-Loss drugs?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether a dietary supplement can reduce hair loss in women who experience telogen effluvium—a type of temporary shedding—while taking GLP-1 medications like semaglutide or tirzepatide. Over 120 days, participants will take the supplement daily, and researc…
Sponsor: Farmoquimica S.A. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a steroid injection stop shingles pain for good?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether dexamethasone palmitate, a steroid, can better relieve shingles pain and prevent long-term nerve pain compared to standard care. About 954 adults with shingles rash and severe pain will receive the drug by injection or infusion. Researchers will track pai…
Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a special foam dressing speed up wound healing?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing a soft silicone foam dressing called Mepilex Up on adults with leg or foot ulcers and skin tears. The goal is to see if the dressing helps wounds progress toward healing and is safe to use. About 70 participants will use the dressing for up to 6 weeks, and d…
Sponsor: Molnlycke Health Care AB • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can sanding make surgery scars disappear?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a procedure called dermabrasion, which sands the skin, can improve the appearance of scars from free flap reconstruction in the head and neck. Forty adults who had flap surgery at least three months ago will have half their scar treated and half left alon…
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to stop chronic hives fast when antihistamines fail
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called TLL-018 in 36 adults with moderate-to-severe chronic spontaneous urticaria (hives) that standard antihistamines can't control. The goal is to see how quickly TLL-018 reduces itching and hives after the first dose. Participants will r…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Highlightll Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can better sleep ease pain in teens with rheumatic disease?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether a self-guided web program called 'Better Nights, Better Days for Youth' can improve sleep and reduce pain in teenagers with rheumatic diseases like arthritis and lupus. Teens aged 12-18 with sleep problems will track their sleep and pain daily, then us…
Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can seaweed microspicules turn back the clock on aging skin?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial tests a topical cream containing patented microspicules that deliver Penghu seaweed extracts to the skin. The study will enroll healthy adults aged 40-65 with signs of facial aging or pigmentation, applying the cream to one side of the face for comparison. Resear…
Sponsor: Chung Shan Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cool cap may save hair during powerful cancer treatment
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a special cooling cap can reduce hair loss in people with advanced solid tumors who are receiving a type of chemotherapy called antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). About 102 women will be split into two groups: one gets the cooling cap during treatment, the other…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jules Bordet Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a calf workout be the key to healing stubborn leg ulcers?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a structured, supervised exercise program that activates the calf muscle pump can improve healing of venous leg ulcers compared to standard advice to walk at home. The study involves adults aged 20 to 60 with non-healing ulcers, and it measures changes in…
Sponsor: MTI University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser beam aims to turn back the clock on sagging skin
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a special laser, called UltraClear, can safely improve skin laxity and provide a lifting effect on the lower face, under the chin, and neck. Up to 50 adults aged 35 to 65 will receive two laser treatments about seven weeks apart. Researchers will check re…
Sponsor: FA Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Buoyancy vs. gravity: which exercise wins for lipedema relief?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether exercising in a pool or on land offers greater relief for women with lipedema, a condition causing painful fat buildup in the legs. Sixty women with moderate-to-severe lipedema will be split into three groups: supervised aquatic workouts, land-based train…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a birch bark gel soothe blistering skin disease?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial is testing whether a topical gel called Filsuvez, made from birch triterpenes, is safe and helpful for people aged 6 months and older with moderate-to-severe epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS), a condition causing fragile skin and blisters. Participants will app…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a bedtime supplement ease Post-Workout soreness?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a magnesium-based supplement taken before bed can improve sleep quality and speed up recovery after intense exercise. Healthy, recreationally active adults aged 18-40 will take the supplement or a placebo for two weeks each, then complete a leg exercise p…
Sponsor: University of Exeter • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an inhaled powder calm the painful Cold-Finger attacks of scleroderma?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests an inhaled powder called LIQ861 (treprostinil) in adults with scleroderma who have frequent, painful Raynaud's attacks—episodes where fingers or toes turn color and become numb or tingly. About 75 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a dose th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Liquidia Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can silicone sheets boost scar healing beyond pressure garments alone?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial asks whether combining silicone sheets with standard pressure garments can improve the appearance and quality of limb scars better than pressure garments alone. About 60 adults aged 18-65 with scars from injury or surgery will receive either the combined treatment or p…
Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A gentler numbing shot for eyelid surgery? trial tests four tweaks to lidocaine.
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether warming lidocaine or adding sodium bicarbonate, hyaluronidase, or tranexamic acid can make the numbing injection less painful and reduce bleeding during upper eyelid surgery. About 80 adults having bilateral blepharoplasty will receive different mixtures …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Acne fighters: ubiquinol and pomegranate peel extract put to the test
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis 28-day study is testing whether a lotion containing ubiquinol, pomegranate peel extract, ceramides, and salicylic acid can improve acne lesions and skin comfort in adults with mild-to-moderate acne. Forty participants aged 18 to 40 will use the lotion daily alongside their u…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial tests diet and therapy combo for painful lipedema legs
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a personalized anti-inflammatory diet to standard physical therapy (compression, massage, and exercise) reduces leg swelling and improves quality of life in women with lipedema. 75 women aged 18-65 with stage I-III lipedema will be randomly assigne…
Sponsor: Balikesir University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves to smooth wrinkles? a trial tests ultrasound for a non-surgical facelift
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a device called SofWave, which delivers high-intensity ultrasound energy under the skin, can lift and tighten the lower face and upper neck. About 30 healthy adults aged 40 to 55 with mild to moderate skin laxity will receive one treatment. Doctors will r…
Sponsor: Sofwave Medical LTD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a squeeze of acid make gum Dark-Spot removal look better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether applying citric acid during a procedure to remove dark gum pigmentation leads to better-looking results and faster healing. Adults aged 18 to 50 with natural dark gums will receive either standard depigmentation or depigmentation plus acid. The researcher…
Sponsor: Dijlah University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple spray shield cancer patients from radiation burns?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a spray containing superoxide dismutase, an antioxidant enzyme, can reduce severe skin reactions caused by radiation therapy. Head and neck cancer patients scheduled for radiotherapy apply the spray five times daily to the treated skin area. The study com…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Post-Workout protein shake help breast cancer survivors rebuild muscle?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking a high dose of whey protein after each workout helps breast cancer survivors gain more muscle and lose more fat compared to exercise alone. Participants are women aged 20 to 89 who have completed treatment for breast cancer and are prescribed exerc…
Sponsor: Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biologic aims to quiet the itch of a chronic skin condition
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether nemolizumab, an injectable biologic, can reduce severe itching in women with vulvar lichen sclerosus, a chronic inflammatory skin condition. Participants receive weight-based doses of the drug and track their itch scores daily. The study focuses o…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Finger injections aim to loosen stiff hands in scleroderma
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial investigates whether monthly injections of hyaluronidase into the fingers can improve stiffness and hand function in people with systemic sclerosis who have sclerodactyly (tight, thickened skin on the fingers). The study enrolls 10 adults aged 18 to 60 and …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cream with plant extract aims to heal Incontinence-Related skin damage
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new barrier cream (Dermategrity "Anti-fecal" Barrier Cream) that contains zinc oxide and a natural plant extract to protect and heal skin damaged by incontinence. Sixty adults with incontinence-associated dermatitis will receive either the new cream or a standa…
Sponsor: Scotiaderm • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Collagen-Boosting injection tighten loose neck skin?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study investigates whether injections of Poly-L-Lactic acid (PLLA), a collagen-stimulating substance, can safely improve skin laxity and wrinkles on the neck. Ten adults aged 30-60 with mild to severe neck skin looseness will receive a single treatment session. Researc…
Sponsor: Institute of Dermatology, Thailand • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common painkiller speed up cellulitis recovery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingCellulitis is a painful bacterial skin infection. This study tests whether adding naproxen (an anti-inflammatory drug) to standard antibiotics helps reduce redness and pain faster than antibiotics alone. About 884 adults with cellulitis will take either naproxen or a placebo for …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Anti-Inflammatory drug may ease swallowing in rare skin disease
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether budesonide, an anti-inflammatory medication, can improve swallowing difficulties in people with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, a rare genetic condition that causes fragile skin and scarring. The researchers will review medical records of 15 pati…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to quiet chronic hives without the itch
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental tablet called Alpha-0261 in people with chronic spontaneous urticaria (long-lasting hives) and in healthy volunteers. The study checks the drug's safety, how the body processes it, and whether it reduces hive activity and itching. Part…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AlphaMol Science Ltd. (Shanghai) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shock waves aim to soothe lipedema pain in new trial
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a non-invasive treatment called extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with lipedema, a chronic condition causing painful fat buildup. Participants receive six sessions over two weeks, with pain, fun…
Sponsor: Atlas University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI coach may soothe radiation skin burns in breast cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence-powered digital education program can reduce the severity of radiodermatitis (skin irritation from radiation) and improve quality of life in women with breast cancer. 38 patients will be randomly assigned to either receive the A…
Sponsor: Ataturk University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New foam aims to soothe immunotherapy skin side effects
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a medicated foam called roflumilast on skin rashes caused by checkpoint inhibitor cancer drugs. Twenty adults with mild to severe rash will apply the foam daily for 16 weeks. The goal is to see if it safely reduces rash severity and improves quality of li…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Could a common drug ease psoriasis? new study seeks answers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a pill called pentoxifylline to standard skin creams can improve mild-to-moderate psoriasis. About 140 adults will take either the study drug or a placebo twice daily for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in skin severity, itch, and qualit…
Sponsor: Wasuchon Chaichan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can acne pills soothe cancer Treatment's skin side effect?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether isotretinoin or doxycycline works better for treating an acne-like rash that can appear in people taking certain cancer drugs. About 50 participants who already have a moderate to severe rash will receive one of the two medications. The goal is to see whi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Smart bandage lets nurses peek at wounds from afar
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new 'smart bandage' that checks wound moisture, temperature, and acidity, then sends updates to a nurse's app. About 110 adults with hard-to-heal leg ulcers will either get the smart bandage plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal is to see if the s…
Sponsor: Asmat Burhan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can morning light boost melanoma treatment? new trial tests simple iPad therapy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests whether a home-based morning light therapy program can help people with advanced melanoma who are receiving tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy. The light therapy is delivered through an iPad app and aims to improve the body's natural sleep-wa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New pill PG-033 tested for safety in first human trial
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis Phase 1 trial will test the safety and tolerability of multiple doses of PG-033 tablets in 30 healthy adults. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either PG-033 or a placebo. The study aims to find out how the drug moves through the body and whether it causes an…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Prime Gene Therapeutics Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug HRS-3095 aims to soothe stubborn hives
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether the experimental drug HRS-3095 can reduce itching and wheals in adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria (hives) that isn't well controlled by antihistamines. About 190 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo daily for 4 weeks. The…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Chengdu Suncadia Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Iron pills may ease eczema in teens, new study hopes to prove
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding oral iron supplements to standard eczema treatment can reduce skin symptoms and improve quality of life in adolescents aged 12 to 16 with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis. Researchers will also check if iron levels in the blood affect how well th…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Herbal capsule could offer relief for chronic diarrhea sufferers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether Changji'an capsules, a traditional Chinese medicine, can reduce diarrhea and stomach pain in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) where diarrhea is the main symptom. About 636 adults aged 18 to 65 will take the capsule or a placebo for 8 weeks. The …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Can an online program help young people with lupus and dermatomyositis feel less stressed?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new online program called TEAM-LEADS designed to help teens and young adults (ages 13-22) with lupus or dermatomyositis reduce stress and improve heart-healthy behaviors like diet, exercise, and sleep. The program is self-guided and completed online. The study …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Lying down before a shot could ease the sting
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares three lying positions (on your back, side, or stomach) before a routine injection into the buttock muscle. Researchers will measure pain, comfort, and satisfaction in 111 adults. The goal is to find the best position to make injections less uncomfortable.
Sponsor: University of Yalova • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Eye drop may speed scalp wound healing after skin cancer surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a topical eye drop called timolol can help surgical wounds on the scalp heal faster and look better after Mohs surgery. About 40 adults will either use timolol or standard wound care. Researchers will check healing and scar appearance at 4, 8, and 12 week…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Geisinger Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can a daily powder improve your face and body? new study tests High-Dose hyaluronan
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether taking a high dose of oral hyaluronan (HA35) daily for 40 days can reduce facial fullness, double chin, skin redness, and improve skin vitality and body weight. Thirty adults seeking non-invasive aesthetic improvement will participate. The study…
Sponsor: Nakhia Impex LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New gel promises Ultra-Fast itch relief in seconds
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a gel made from hyaluronan (HA35) to see if it can quickly relieve moderate-to-severe itching from conditions like eczema, insect bites, and hives. About 30 adults will apply the gel once, and researchers will check itch levels at several time points up to 24 hou…
Sponsor: Nakhia Impex LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New gel promises shingles pain relief in minutes
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a special gel applied to the skin to see if it can quickly reduce pain from shingles. Thirty adults with shingles-related pain will receive a single application of the gel. Researchers will measure pain levels before and after application, focusing on relief with…
Sponsor: Nakhia Impex LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New light gel could zap stubborn acne without antibiotics
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis small pilot study will test a new type of light therapy for moderate-to-severe acne. A special gel is applied to the face, then activated with red light to kill bacteria and reduce inflammation. Ten people aged 16 and older will receive treatments twice a week. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Università degli Studi di Brescia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New surgery could save the areola even when nipple cancer is found
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new surgical approach for women with early breast cancer who need a nipple-sparing mastectomy. If cancer is found in the nipple during surgery, doctors will remove the nipple but try to save the pigmented skin around it (the areola) and rebuild a new nipple rig…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Gut health may fight acne: new trial tests probiotics as antibiotic alternative
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking oral probiotics for 12 weeks can reduce acne lesions and lower inflammation in people with moderate acne. Researchers will compare probiotics to a placebo in 64 Pakistani participants aged 15-35. The goal is to find a safe, antibiotic-free way to m…
Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Tiny noses, big difference: study tests CPAP masks to prevent pressure sores in preemies
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares three types of CPAP masks (binasal prong, nasal cannula, and nasal mask) to see which causes fewer nasal pressure injuries in preterm infants. 75 babies in the NICU will be randomly assigned to one mask type and monitored for 4 days. The goal is to find the ge…
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New scanner could halve repeat breast cancer surgeries
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a special scanner that lets surgeons check, in real time during breast cancer surgery, whether all cancer has been removed. The goal is to reduce the need for a second operation. About 228 women with certain high-risk breast cancer types will take part. The scann…
Sponsor: Hôpital du Valais • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Buffalo milk probiotic put to the test for young athletes
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a probiotic called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Dad-13, originally from buffalo milk curd, can improve gut health and physical performance in 30 adolescent athletes. Participants will take the probiotic and have their gut bacteria, inflammation markers, …
Sponsor: Gadjah Mada University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can a single injection stop scars? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether verteporfin, a drug injected into the skin during tummy tuck surgery, can reduce scar formation. Twelve adults will receive different doses of verteporfin and a placebo in separate parts of their surgical wound. Researchers will compare scar appea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Odense University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Red light may ease radiation burns in children
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether daily red light therapy can prevent or reduce skin and mouth side effects in children aged 0-16 receiving radiation for cancer. About 248 kids will get a daily LED light treatment on the radiated area. Researchers will compare their side effects to those …
Sponsor: The Christie NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New strategy aims to tame treatment side effects in lung cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a special care plan to help Chinese patients with advanced EGFR-mutated lung cancer who are taking the drug amivantamab. The plan focuses on preventing common side effects like blood clots, skin rashes, and infusion reactions. About 122 adults will join to see if…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can a daily drink ease vaginal dryness in lichen sclerosus?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an oral collagen supplement (Collagendep) can reduce vulvar dryness in 40 women with genital lichen sclerosus who are also receiving fat grafting. Participants take the supplement daily for 4 months. The main goal is to see if dryness improves, with secon…
Sponsor: San Gallicano Dermatological Institute IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New eczema cream trial aims to soothe itchy skin
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a medicated cream called crisaborole works better than a placebo cream for people with mild to moderate eczema. About 270 people aged 12 to 50 will apply the cream twice daily for four weeks. The goal is to see if the cream can clear or nearly clear the e…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Could a common steroid help kids with severe eye infections?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether giving dexamethasone (a steroid) to children hospitalized with orbital cellulitis (a serious eye infection) is worth studying further. Thirty children will receive either dexamethasone or a placebo by IV. The main goal is to see if a larger trial is…
Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Could a common arthritis drug help psoriasis sufferers?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a cream made from diacerein can safely reduce psoriasis symptoms like redness and scaling. About 60 adults with mild psoriasis will apply the cream or a placebo twice a day for two months. Doctors will check their skin at several visits to see if the cream lea…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Can a simple cream prevent radiation burns? new trial aims to find out.
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two skin-protective strategies—a fragrance-free emollient plus foam dressing versus a silicone-based barrier film—in 104 head and neck cancer patients receiving TomoTherapy. The goal is to see which approach better prevents or reduces painful radiation dermati…
Sponsor: King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Can a postbiotic cream turn back the clock on aging skin?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a cosmetic cream made with postbiotics (natural bacteria extracts) to see if it safely reduces wrinkles and age spots. About 45 women aged 35-60 with mild to moderate skin aging will apply the cream twice daily for 3 months. Researchers will measure changes in sk…
Sponsor: AB Biotics, SA • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Fat stem cells injected into face could ease scleroderma mouth stiffness
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether injections of stem cells from donated fat tissue can help loosen mouth fibrosis in people with systemic scleroderma. Fifty adults with limited mouth opening will receive either stem cell or placebo injections around the mouth and be followed for 24 weeks.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Saffron supplement tested for Wrinkle-Fighting powers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking a daily saffron extract capsule can improve skin health by reducing wrinkles, fine lines, and dark spots. Fifty healthy adults aged 30 to 55 will take either the saffron supplement or a placebo for a set period. Researchers will use special skin sc…
Sponsor: NovoBliss Research Pvt Ltd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Could a simple cream boost eczema relief?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding URGO FilmoCream Eczema to standard steroid cream works better than steroid cream alone for treating atopic dermatitis. Researchers will compare two similar eczema lesions on each of 44 adults—one treated with steroids only, the other with steroids …
Sponsor: CEN Biotech • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New laser and cream combo aims to fade age spots
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a laser device called Epilady, used with or without a special cream, to lighten dark age spots on the hands and forearms of healthy women aged 35 to 70. Over 84 days, doctors will check how much the spots fade and how well the treatment is tolerated. The goal is …
Sponsor: Cosmetique Active International • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Shockwave therapy could ease lipedema symptoms in new trial
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding shockwave therapy to standard care (like compression and massage) can reduce pain and swelling in women with lipedema. Fifty women aged 18-65 with early-stage lipedema will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care alone or standard care…
Sponsor: Fatih Bagcier • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Robot-Assisted mastectomy: could it mean less pain and faster healing?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of nipple-sparing mastectomy: one done with a robotic arm through a small side incision, and the standard open surgery. Researchers want to see if the robotic method improves women's satisfaction, body image, and recovery over 12 months. The trial wi…
Sponsor: Beaumont Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Breakfast showdown: High-Fat vs. High-Carb – which worsens blood fats?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how eating a high-fat or high-carb breakfast changes fat levels in the blood over 8 hours. Researchers will compare results among people with conditions like diabetes, fatty liver, or kidney disease, as well as healthy volunteers. Participants will have two ov…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could you help scientists unlock genetic cancer secrets?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study screens up to 1,000 people with personal or family histories of certain cancers to see if they qualify for ongoing genetics research at the National Cancer Institute. Participants fill out a 15-20 minute online survey about their health and family history. No treatment…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart hope for HS patients: drug may slow artery plaque
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 34 adults with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) who are taking secukinumab as part of their routine care. Researchers will use a special CT scan to check if the drug affects the buildup of plaque in the heart arteries over 12 months. The goal is…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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30 patients to test if nutrition tracking boosts wound healing
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will check if it's possible to collect useful nutrition and health information from 30 adults with diabetic foot ulcers. Researchers want to see if they can recruit enough people and gather complete data. The goal is to learn about patients' diet, body compositio…
Sponsor: Hvidovre University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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UK launches first national vitiligo registry to monitor treatment safety
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study creates a UK-wide registry for people with vitiligo, a skin condition causing white patches. It will track the safety and effectiveness of current treatments in up to 30 patients. The goal is to improve long-term care by collecting real-world data from dermatologists.
Sponsor: The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Is your nose fueling infected eczema and scabies sores?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers are studying where the bacteria that infect skin sores come from in people with scabies or atopic dermatitis. They will compare bacteria grown from infected skin lesions with bacteria from nasal swabs to see if the same species appear in both places. A group of health…
Sponsor: Istanbul Medeniyet University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does diabetes leave its mark on Women's hair? scalp scans put the question under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Al-Azhar University are studying whether type 2 diabetes is linked to changes in women's hair and scalp. The study compares 130 women aged 20 to 60, half with diabetes for at least a year and half healthy controls matched by age. Participants undergo clinical hair …
Sponsor: Al-Azhar University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Your gut bacteria may hold the key to whether immunotherapy works
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers are studying whether the mix of bacteria in a person's gut can predict how well they respond to immunotherapy drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors. The trial enrolls about 360 adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer, melanoma, endometrial cancer, or cervi…
Sponsor: European Institute of Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What can traditional healers teach us about skin care?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at the University of Edinburgh are interviewing people in Blantyre, Malawi, to learn how they recognize and manage common skin problems. The study includes adults with skin conditions and traditional healers. Participants share their experiences in 30-minute interview…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Real-World data unlock better skin disease care?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study aims to collect and analyze data from up to two million patients with dermatologic conditions like vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata, and hidradenitis suppurativa, as well as their healthcare providers. By reviewing treatment patterns, outcomes…
Sponsor: Target PharmaSolutions, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Staph bacteria may hold clues to painful skin rashes in IBD patients on Anti-TNF therapy
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingSome people with inflammatory bowel disease who take anti-TNF drugs develop painful rashes in skin folds and around the mouth, a condition called SPIDER. Researchers at a French hospital are studying whether levels of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in these rashes change over six…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple score may predict dangerous bedsores in the ICU
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingPressure ulcers, also known as bedsores, are a serious risk for patients in intensive care. This study tests whether a standard severity score called SAPS 2 can predict which patients will develop these painful wounds. Researchers will follow 500 ICU patients, comparing the SAPS …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can monthly selfies and symptom logs reveal how chronic skin diseases flare and settle?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study builds a long-term research cohort for people with psoriasis, eczema, or hidradenitis suppurativa. Participants use a certified app to answer symptom questions and take standardized photos of their skin once a month, with longer questionnaires twice a year. Trained ass…
Sponsor: Medisch Spectrum Twente • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Bladder-Derived patch improve wound healing in daily practice?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis registry study collects real-world data from about 300 adults treated with urinary bladder matrix (UBM) products for various wounds, including pressure ulcers, surgical incisions, and infections like Fournier's gangrene. Researchers track patient characteristics, treatment p…
Sponsor: Integra LifeSciences Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A blood protein may reveal how active behçet disease is
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether blood levels of a protein called asprosin are higher or lower in people with Behçet disease, and whether those levels match how active the disease is. The study will enroll 44 adults who meet the international criteria for Behçet disease. No treatm…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can dermoscopy and lab tests better identify scalp fungus in children?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study examines children aged 1 to 18 with tinea capitis, a common fungal infection of the scalp. Researchers will use clinical exams, dermoscopy, and laboratory tests to describe the infection's patterns and identify the specific fungi causing it. The goal is to improve unde…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do rare conditions affect sexual Well-Being? a study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study asks whether women with lipodystrophy syndromes or Turner syndrome experience lower sexual quality of life than women in the general population. Researchers will compare survey responses from affected women with those from a large French cohort. The goal is to understa…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can skin scrapings reveal why ringworm beats antifungals?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at adults with ringworm infections that resist standard antifungal treatment. Researchers will scrape the edge of the skin lesions and examine the samples under a microscope and in the lab to identify the fungus and test which antifungals might work. The goal is …
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can pecha kucha-style slides sharpen nursing students' pressure ulcer skills?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether teaching pressure ulcer prevention with the Pecha Kucha technique, a fast-paced presentation style with 20 slides shown for 20 seconds each, helps nursing students identify ulcer stages and retain knowledge better than a standard PowerPoint lecture. Resea…
Sponsor: Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could lipedema weaken bones? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether women with lipedema, a condition that causes abnormal fat buildup in the legs and arms, are more likely to have osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones. Researchers will measure bone density in the spine and hip of 120 postmenopausal women with li…
Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could magnesium be the key to better sleep and less pain in lipedema?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether magnesium levels in the blood are related to sleep quality, pain, and quality of life in women with lipedema, a condition that causes abnormal fat buildup in the legs. Researchers will compare women with good sleep versus poor sleep to see if magnesium…
Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could psoriasis raise the risk of widespread pain?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether adults with plaque psoriasis are more likely to have fibromyalgia and central sensitization—a condition where the nervous system becomes overly sensitive to pain—compared to healthy people. Researchers will compare 55 psoriasis patients with 55 mat…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immune fingerprints unlock new treatments for skin disease?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study aims to map the immune and molecular profiles of people with inflammatory skin conditions, including genetic forms like epidermolysis bullosa. By comparing these profiles to those of healthy individuals, researchers hope to identify unique signatures that…
Sponsor: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your daily commute be drying out your skin?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study looks at whether time spent driving is linked to differences in skin hydration between the left and right cheeks in female drivers in Florida. In left-hand-drive cars, the left cheek gets more sun exposure through the side window. Researchers will measure…
Sponsor: IAS Skin Care • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune clues in the blood may foretell heart trouble
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is building a biobank of blood samples and imaging data from 300 people with suspected inflammatory heart or autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Researchers aim to identify immune biomarkers that could predict major heart events like heart failure, stroke, or atrial fibrill…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple step test could change how lipedema is assessed
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether the 2-Minute Step Test—a quick, equipment-free exercise test—can reliably measure functional capacity in women with lipedema, a chronic fat tissue disorder that affects the legs and can limit mobility. Researchers will compare the step test results wit…
Sponsor: Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to make cancer surgery safer for seniors
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how a special program, called the Geriatric Surgery Verification Program, works at the James Cancer Hospital. The program helps doctors and nurses better care for patients aged 65 and older who need cancer surgery. It includes checking for age-related issues l…
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood clot marker may predict immunotherapy success in advanced skin cancer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a routine blood test measuring D-dimer levels can predict if the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab will control advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Researchers will follow 116 patients starting cemiplimab in regular care, comparing disease control …
Sponsor: Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood particles may reveal hidden clues to scleroderma complications
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how tiny particles called extracellular vesicles travel through the bloodstream in people with systemic sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that affects blood vessels and organs. Researchers will take blood samples from different points in the circulation to see …
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hamstring showdown: eccentric lifts vs sprinting for muscle gains
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of hamstring training—eccentric exercises like the Romanian deadlift and Nordic hamstring exercise versus sprint-specific drills—in healthy collegiate athletes. Over 10 weeks, researchers measure changes in muscle size, strength, power, and sprint pe…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hair loss linked to gut and scalp bacteria in new study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether the bacteria living in the gut and on the scalp differ between men with androgenetic alopecia (common hair loss) and those without. Researchers will also look at how these bacterial communities change after treatment with oral minoxidil, a standard…
Sponsor: National Skin Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood marker may reveal hidden inflammation in arthritis patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure a protein called IL-41 in the blood of 90 people with ankylosing spondylitis or psoriatic arthritis, plus healthy volunteers. Researchers want to see if higher levels of this protein are linked to more active disease. The goal is to find a simple blood tes…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hair loss and hidden struggles: study probes depression in alopecia areata
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study measures how often depression occurs in adults with alopecia areata, a condition that causes patchy hair loss. Researchers will use a questionnaire to assess depressive symptoms in 100 patients at a dermatology clinic. No treatments or interventions are involved — the …
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does the setting of care affect whether kids finish their antibiotics?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study looks at whether children aged 3 months to 16 years are more likely to complete their full course of antibiotics when prescribed at a primary care clinic versus a hospital emergency department. Researchers surveyed parents by phone after treatment ended t…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Skin disease evolution under the microscope: a 17-Year look at what drives severity
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 5,000 people with common inflammatory skin conditions—like eczema, psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa—over up to 17 years to see how their disease severity changes. Researchers will collect medical history, treatments, and symptom scores to identify factor…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cell tracking could sharpen lyme disease diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores a new way to diagnose Lyme disease by measuring immune cell responses to the bacteria. Researchers use a technique called flow cytometry to analyze T-cells from patients with a late-stage form of Lyme disease. The goal is to see if this method can tell active …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise after breast cancer: which workout best boosts healing muscle signals?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study looks at how different resistance training routines change levels of myokines—molecules released by muscles during exercise—in women who have finished breast cancer treatment. Participants will be assigned to one of three exercise regimens (conditioning, strength…
Sponsor: Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New oral drug for eczema takes first step in human safety trial
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests the safety and tolerability of an experimental oral drug called HRS-8797 in healthy volunteers aged 18 to 55. Researchers will also measure how the drug behaves in the body and whether food affects its absorption. The goal is to gather essential safet…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Chengdu Suncadia Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Egyptian HAE patients to be studied for better care insights
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect information from medical records and routine clinic visits of 100 people in Egypt with hereditary angioedema (HAE) type I or II. The goal is to understand how the condition is diagnosed and managed in current medical practice. No new treatments are being t…
Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a simple paper tool help melanoma patients make tough biopsy decisions?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a paper-based decision aid designed to help people with intermediate-risk melanoma decide whether to have a sentinel lymph node biopsy. The tool provides clear information about the procedure, its risks and benefits, and helps patients think about their personal …
Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Tired athletes at risk? new study uses smartphones to analyze landings
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how muscle tiredness changes the way female volleyball players move their legs when landing on one foot. Researchers will use smartphone videos to measure hip, knee, and ankle motion in 35 athletes. The goal is to understand injury risks better, not to test a …
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood test may shed light on painful fat disorder
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether a natural molecule called Maresin-1, which helps reduce inflammation, is linked to lipedema—a chronic condition causing painful fat buildup in women. Researchers will measure Maresin-1 levels in the blood of women with lipedema, women with obesity …
Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists build lab models of scleroderma from Patients' blood cells
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to create stem cell lines from blood samples of 16 people: 4 with severe scleroderma, 4 with mild scleroderma, and 8 of their healthy relatives. These stem cells will be turned into various tissue types (like heart, skin, and immune cells) in the lab to study how …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could blocking TL1A stop skin scarring in scleroderma? early lab study hints at possibility
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test if blocking a protein called TL1A can reverse skin scarring in systemic sclerosis, a rare autoimmune disease. Researchers will take blood and skin samples from 10 patients with early diffuse scleroderma and 10 healthy people. They will treat the samples in th…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Study to reveal how weather and streets impact homeless health
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how environmental factors like heat, cold, and pollution affect wounds, mental health, and drug use in homeless people in Augsburg. Researchers will compare wound care from a mobile unit to a hospital clinic, and use saliva tests to check drug use. The goal is…
Sponsor: University Hospital Augsburg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Skin deep: european study probes the hidden emotional toll of skin diseases
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how people with skin conditions (like eczema, psoriasis, or skin cancer) manage stress, feel lonely, and bounce back from challenges. Researchers will compare 375 adults with and without skin disease across 15 European countries using questionnaires. The goal …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New study aims to spot hidden cancer spread in lobular breast cancer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether whole-body MRI scans and blood tests for tumor DNA can better detect cancer progression in a type of breast cancer that is often missed by standard scans. Researchers will follow 43 people with metastatic invasive lobular carcinoma for up to 30 months…
Sponsor: KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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AI-Powered smartphone photos could revolutionize wound care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test an artificial intelligence system that analyzes smartphone photos of hard-to-heal wounds to see if they are getting better, staying the same, or getting worse. Researchers will enroll 1,000 people with wounds that have not healed for over a month. The goal is…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Why do insulin shots leave marks? new study investigates skin complications in kids with diabetes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 199 children with type 1 diabetes who have been using insulin for at least 6 months. Researchers will check for skin problems like lumps under the skin (lipohypertrophy) caused by injections. They will also measure fat thickness with ultrasound and ask caregiv…
Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Gum disease link in mouth condition under investigation
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether people with oral lichen planus (a chronic mouth condition) have more gum disease than those without it. Researchers will compare 88 patients with oral lichen planus to 88 healthy people, all getting standard dental exams. The goal is to understand shar…
Sponsor: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Your phone could predict arthritis before it strikes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether smartphone data and optional smartwatches can detect early signs of psoriatic arthritis in people with psoriasis. About 3,458 adults with psoriasis but no arthritis will use an app that passively collects phone data. The goal is to develop algorithms that…
Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New scale aims to boost nurse competency against bedsores
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to create a new questionnaire that measures how well nurses can prevent pressure injuries (also known as bedsores). Pressure injuries are a common problem in hospitals that can cause pain and longer stays. Researchers will test the questionnaire with 300 nurses in…
Sponsor: University of Yalova • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Cash for breastfeeding: a new way to boost baby health?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study in Côte d'Ivoire tests whether giving mothers a cash reward for breastfeeding until their child is 24 months old increases breastfeeding rates and improves child and maternal health. About 1,040 mothers will either receive the cash incentive or just educational materia…
Sponsor: Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Biosensors could predict bedsores in ICU patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how the skin barrier changes in intensive care patients who are at risk for pressure injuries (bedsores). Researchers will use non-invasive biosensors to measure things like skin moisture, acidity, and temperature in areas prone to bedsores. The goal is to und…
Sponsor: Koç University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Major trial asks: is radiation necessary for Low-Risk breast lesions?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at women with a very early form of breast cancer called DCIS. It uses a special test to find those at low risk of the cancer coming back. The goal is to see if these low-risk women can skip radiation therapy after their lump-removal surgery without a meaningful i…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New eye on muscle disease: could a quick scan replace weeks of waiting?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new imaging technique called full-field OCT to see if it can spot muscle inflammation faster than the usual method, which takes weeks. Researchers will compare both methods on muscle samples from 20 healthy adults and people with suspected myositis. The goal is…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier de Mâcon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Hand sanitizer location may impact patient trust, study finds
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether the placement of hand sanitizer in a doctor's office affects how much psoriasis patients trust their doctor and feel stigmatized. Researchers will observe doctors' hand hygiene habits and ask 250 patients to fill out questionnaires. The goal is to find…
Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Psoriasis drug study targets immune marker IL-33
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how two common psoriasis drugs, cyclosporine and methotrexate, affect a protein called IL-33 in the blood. Researchers will measure IL-33 levels and track psoriasis severity in 118 adults with moderate to severe psoriasis. The goal is to understand how these d…
Sponsor: scientific_committee • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Filipino athlete study aims to unlock secrets of body and metabolism
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how body composition (like fat and muscle) and metabolism (how the body uses energy) are connected in adult and older Filipino athletes. Researchers will measure things like body fat, muscle mass, resting energy use, and fitness levels in 120 athletes and non-…
Sponsor: Food and Nutrition Research Institute, Philippines • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug BW-20805-2 put to the test in healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a single dose of an experimental drug called BW-20805-2 in 24 healthy adults aged 18 to 60. The main goal is to check for side effects and see how the drug moves through the body. Participants receive one injection under the skin and are monitored for…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Argo Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can nurse Know-How prevent bedsores from medical devices?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether operating room nurses who know more about pressure injuries caused by medical devices make better decisions in the operating room. About 165 nurses from three hospitals in Turkey will take a knowledge test and answer questions based on real-life scenar…
Sponsor: University of Gaziantep • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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App-Based wound monitoring aims to cut hospital trips
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a smartphone app to monitor chronic wounds at home can reduce the number of in-person doctor visits. One hundred adults with a single chronic wound (like a diabetic foot ulcer or pressure sore) will be split into two groups: one using the app with a…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New scalp treatment for hair loss under study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a drug called DA-020 in 60 healthy women aged 18-55. The goal is to measure how much of the drug enters the blood after one application to the scalp and to check for side effects like blood pressure changes. This research helps understand the drug's s…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Applied Biology, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Dye technique could spare neck surgery for head and neck cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether injecting two dyes around the tumor and into cancerous lymph nodes can help surgeons spot hidden cancer spread in head and neck cancer. Twenty adults with oral cavity or head and neck skin cancer will receive the dyes before surgery. The goal is to see if…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New camera could spare skin cancer patients from unnecessary biopsies
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a non-invasive imaging technique called LC-OCT for diagnosing basal cell carcinoma, the most common skin cancer. Researchers will review medical records of about 300 patients to see if LC-OCT can accurately detect cancer and guide treatment without needing a biop…
Sponsor: Maastricht University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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AI takes on lymphedema: can ChatGPT help doctors diagnose and treat swelling?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a specially trained AI model (like ChatGPT) to see if it can help doctors correctly diagnose and recommend treatments for lymphedema, lipedema, and venous insufficiency. Researchers will compare the AI's suggestions to current medical guidelines. The goal is …
Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Rare skin disease patients develop even rarer lymphoma – scientists investigate why
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at the blood immune cells of 10 adults with a rare inherited skin condition called NIPAL4 ichthyosis. Researchers want to understand why three patients with this skin disease also developed a very rare lymphoma (Sezary syndrome). By describing the normal immune c…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Statins vs. smoke: can a pill protect your heart and brain?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking statins (a common cholesterol drug) can protect the heart and brain from the harmful effects of breathing bushfire smoke. Healthy adults aged 18-64 will be exposed to simulated smoke in a controlled setting, with some taking statins short-term (2 d…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Menzies Institute for Medical Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can a cream with good bacteria fix sensitive skin?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a facial cream containing postbiotics (beneficial bacteria byproducts) can improve the skin microbiome and appearance in 45 women aged 40-60 with sensitive skin. Participants will use a placebo cream for 6 weeks, then the active cream for 8 weeks. Res…
Sponsor: AB Biotics, SA • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Antibiotic penetration study aims to improve infection treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how the antibiotic delafloxacin spreads through the body in 20 adults with serious skin, soft tissue, bone, or joint infections. Researchers will measure drug levels in blood and in tissues collected during surgery. The goal is to understand if the drug reache…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Breast reconstruction study tests expanders beyond approved use
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two different tissue expanders used in breast reconstruction after mastectomy in 80 women. Some participants will also receive radiation therapy, which is not typically recommended with these devices. Researchers will evaluate aesthetic outcomes, patient s…
Sponsor: Medical University Innsbruck • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Scientists dig into Acne's secrets in Singapore's heat
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at 200 people aged 18 to 25 with mild, moderate, or severe acne, plus healthy volunteers, to understand how acne develops in Singapore's tropical climate. Researchers will analyze skin bacteria, immune responses, and use AI to grade acne from photos. The goal…
Sponsor: National Skin Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Can virtual care cut hospital errors? duke launches massive study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will see if using virtual care technologies in hospital units can reduce problems like patient falls, infections, and readmissions, while also improving patient satisfaction. About 10,000 adults admitted to six hospital units will take part, with three units using the …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Nurse training may cut ICU infections in bangladesh
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether training intensive care nurses in evidence-based practices can lower rates of ventilator-associated pneumonia, pressure ulcers, and central line bloodstream infections. Researchers will train nurses and use advanced equipment, then compare infection rates…
Sponsor: Hiroshima University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Simple blood test may predict lung damage in autoimmune diseases
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at a blood protein called FAP, which is linked to tissue scarring and inflammation. Researchers will measure FAP levels in people with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic sclerosis, as well as healthy volunteers, and compare them with standard tests and lung functi…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Immune cell clues may unlock better HS treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how certain immune cells, called MAIT cells, behave in people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a painful skin condition. Researchers will take skin and blood samples from 45 adults with HS and compare them to samples from people with other skin diseases. Th…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New study aims to read skin cancer depth from photos
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks back at 238 patients with a common skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. Researchers will compare special skin photos (dermoscopic images) with lab results from removed tumors. The goal is to see if certain features in the photos can tell how deep the cance…
Sponsor: Istanbul Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New ultrasound technique aims to improve skin cancer surgery outcomes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using a high-frequency ultrasound before surgery for common skin cancers on the head and neck can help surgeons remove the entire tumor the first time. About 400 adults with basal or squamous cell skin cancer will be in the study. Some will get the sta…
Sponsor: Państwowy Instytut Medyczny Ministerstwa Spraw Wewnętrznych i Administracji • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Italian skin disease registry aims to map treatment journeys for 20,000 patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect existing medical records from about 20,000 people aged 12 and older in Italy who have one of five inflammatory skin conditions: psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, alopecia areata, or hidradenitis suppurativa. Researchers want to describe who gets thes…
Sponsor: Fondazione ISIDE • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Could a mouth condition signal heart trouble? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether people with oral lichen planus, a chronic mouth condition, have higher risks for heart problems or blood clots. Researchers will check blood samples from 55 adults for natural anticoagulant deficiencies and antiphospholipid antibodies. The goal is to b…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Pregnancy hormones may unlock secrets of skin inflammation
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how sex hormones, especially during pregnancy, change the immune cells in the skin. Researchers will compare pregnant women, non-pregnant women, and men, both with and without a skin condition called hidradenitis suppurativa. The goal is to understand how horm…
Sponsor: Institut Pasteur • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Virtual reality meets nursing: new simulation aims to improve wound care training
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will develop and test a digital twin-haptic mixed reality simulation to teach nursing students how to manage pressure injuries (bedsores). About 130 second-year nursing students will be randomly assigned to either the mixed reality simulation or a standard high-fidelit…
Sponsor: NEBAHAT BORA GÜNEŞ • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Acne clue found in blood fats?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure three types of fats (ceramides and S1P) in the blood of 40 people with acne and 40 healthy volunteers. The goal is to see if these fats are different in acne patients and if they relate to acne severity. No treatment is given—just a blood draw. The results…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New study aims to predict best treatments for rheumatoid diseases using AI and health data
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect health information, samples, and data from 100 people in Luxembourg (800 total across Europe) who have rheumatoid diseases and are starting or changing treatment. Researchers hope to find patterns that can predict which treatments work best for each person…
Sponsor: Luxembourg Institute of Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:31 UTC