Musculoskeletal system disorder
MONDO:0002081A disease involving the musculoskeletal system.
Also known as: disease of musculoskeletal system, disease or disorder of musculoskeletal system, disorder of musculoskeletal system, musculoskeletal disease, musculoskeletal system disease, musculoskeletal system disease or disorder, musculoskeletal system disorder, musculoskeletal disorder
12013 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 220 tagged with Musculoskeletal system disorder itself.
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Skeletal system disorder 4 trials · 9,715 incl. sub-types
48 sub-types
- Bone disorder 53 trials · 6,290 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Arthropathy 138 trials · 3,198 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Bone marrow disorder 18 trials · 1,761 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Vertebral column disorder 82 trials · 1,241 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Periodontal disorder 302 trials · 978 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Tooth disorder 37 trials · 890 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Flatfoot 60 trials
- Patellar tendinitis 22 trials
- Marfan syndrome 21 trials Sub-types →
- Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva 10 trials
- Polydactyly 2 trials · 9 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Syndactyly 3 trials · 9 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Skeletal ligament disorder 0 trials · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Chondroma 4 trials Sub-types →
- Coffin-Siris syndrome 1 trial Sub-types →
- Cartilage-hair hypoplasia 1 trial Sub-types →
- Cherubism 1 trial Sub-types →
- Ochronosis disorder 1 trial Sub-types →
- Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the spine 1 trial
- Primary basilar invagination 1 trial
- Short stature-auditory canal atresia-mandibular hypoplasia-skeletal anomalies syndrome 1 trial
- Symphalangism 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Al-Gazali syndrome 0 trials
- Brachymorphism-onychodysplasia-dysphalangism syndrome 0 trials
- Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome 0 trials
- Rienhoff syndrome 0 trials
- Teebi-Shaltout syndrome 0 trials
- Anterior cranial fossa meningioma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Brachydactyly 0 trials Sub-types →
- Brachydactyly-syndactyly syndrome 0 trials
- Brachydactyly-syndactyly-oligodactyly syndrome 0 trials
- Cartilage cancer 0 trials
- Cartilage development disorder 0 trials
- Cranial nodular fasciitis 0 trials
- Endocrine-cerebro-osteodysplasia syndrome 0 trials
- Laryngeal cartilage cancer 0 trials
- Metaphyseal chondromatosis with D-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria 0 trials
- Metaphyseal undermodeling, spondylar dysplasia, and overgrowth 0 trials
- Microcephaly-brachydactyly-kyphoscoliosis syndrome 0 trials
- Middle cranial fossa meningioma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Multiple congenital anomalies-hypotonia-seizures syndrome 3 0 trials
- Necrosis of ear ossicle 0 trials
- Posterior cranial fossa meningioma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Scalp defects-postaxial polydactyly syndrome 0 trials
- Short stature, amelogenesis imperfecta, and skeletal dysplasia with scoliosis 0 trials
- Skeletal tuberculosis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Sternal neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
- Temtamy preaxial brachydactyly syndrome 0 trials
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Muscle tissue disorder 57 trials · 2,419 incl. sub-types
13 sub-types
- Skeletal muscle disorder 10 trials · 1,363 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cardiomyopathy 155 trials · 819 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Myomatous neoplasm 1 trial · 188 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Myalgic encephalomeyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome 73 trials
- Conduction system disorder 8 trials · 46 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Myostatin-related muscle hypertrophy 10 trials
- Atrophic muscular disease 7 trials
- Distal arthrogryposis 0 trials · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Kocher-debre-Semelaigne syndrome 0 trials
- Caveolinopathy 0 trials Sub-types →
- Septal myocardial infarction 0 trials
- Striated muscle rhabdoid tumor 0 trials
- Tonsillar pillar cancer 0 trials
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Musculoskeletal system cancer 2 trials · 1,968 incl. sub-types
11 sub-types
- Bone cancer 79 trials · 1,921 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Muscle cancer 0 trials · 72 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gingival cancer 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Synovium cancer 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ameloblastic carcinoma 0 trials
- Broad ligament malignant neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
- Cartilage cancer 0 trials
- Laryngeal cartilage cancer 0 trials
- Round ligament malignant neoplasm 0 trials
- Tonsillar pillar cancer 0 trials
- Uterine ligament cancer 0 trials Sub-types →
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Autoimmune disorder of musculoskeletal system 0 trials · 795 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Rheumatoid arthritis 576 trials · 795 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autoimmune cardiomyopathy 0 trials Sub-types →
- Neonatal dermatomyositis 0 trials
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Musculoskeletal system benign neoplasm 0 trials · 224 incl. sub-types
8 sub-types
- Benign muscle neoplasm 4 trials · 118 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign connective and soft tissue neoplasm 0 trials · 101 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Chondroma 4 trials Sub-types →
- Ameloblastoma 2 trials Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of gum 0 trials Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of sternum 0 trials
- Benign skeletal muscle neoplasm 0 trials
- Benign uterine ligament neoplasm 0 trials
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Disease of the tendon 126 trials · 192 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Tendinitis 24 trials · 77 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Tendon sheath disorder 0 trials · 30 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Tendinosis 17 trials
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Synovium disorder 0 trials · 149 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Synovial bursa disorder 0 trials · 119 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Synovium neoplasm 0 trials · 17 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Synovitis 15 trials Sub-types →
- Synovial plica syndrome 1 trial
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Fasciitis 7 trials · 97 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Plantar fasciitis 85 trials
- Necrotizing fasciitis 7 trials
- Eosinophilic fasciitis 1 trial
- Ischemic fasciitis 0 trials
- Nodular fasciitis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Proliferative fasciitis 0 trials
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Ligament disorder 8 trials · 15 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Skeletal ligament disorder 0 trials · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Disorder of uterine broad ligament 0 trials Sub-types →
- Round ligament malignant neoplasm 0 trials
- Uterine ligament neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
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Klippel-Feil syndrome 14 trials
6 sub-types
- Calabro syndrome 0 trials
- Klippel-Feil anomaly-myopathy-facial dysmorphism syndrome 0 trials
- Klippel-Feil syndrome 1, autosomal dominant 0 trials
- Klippel-Feil syndrome 2, autosomal recessive 0 trials
- Klippel-Feil syndrome 3, autosomal dominant 0 trials
- Wildervanck syndrome 0 trials
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CINCA syndrome 4 trials
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Enthesopathy 2 trials · 4 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Enthesitis 2 trials
- Fibular collateral ligament bursitis 0 trials
- Olecranon bursitis 0 trials
- Pes anserinus tendinitis or bursitis 0 trials
- Tibial collateral ligament bursitis 0 trials
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Ramon syndrome 0 trials
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Short stature, Dauber-Argente type 0 trials
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Upington disease 0 trials
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Auriculoosteodysplasia 0 trials
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Short stature, Brussels type 0 trials
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Synovial chondromatosis 0 trials
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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 new drug combo make stem cell transplants safer for frail AML patients?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether a new conditioning regimen, called VABu, can improve outcomes for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are in first remission but are too frail for standard transplant prep. The regimen combines venetoclax, azacitidine (or decitabine), and bu…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill and injection combo beat AML without harsh chemo?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a combination of two drugs, azacitidine and venetoclax, as the first treatment for young, fit adults (ages 18-50) with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to see how many patients achieve complete remission after one or two cycles of this th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pakistan Blood and Marrow Transplant (PBMT) Group • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a fourth drug tip the scales against an aggressive leukemia?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether adding venetoclax to standard intensive chemotherapy plus midostaurin can improve outcomes for adults with a type of acute myeloid leukemia that has a FLT3 mutation. The study enrolls people aged 18 to 70 with newly diagnosed disease who are healthy …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an experimental infusion slow muscle loss in FSHD?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests an experimental drug called SFL-0821 in adults with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness. Researchers give the drug by intravenous infusion, either once or multiple times, and compare it agains…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Soufflé Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a catheter slice thick heart muscle without open surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a minimally invasive procedure called SESAME for people with thickened heart muscle that blocks blood flow from the heart. The procedure uses a catheter to make a controlled slice in the muscle, aiming to relieve symptoms like shortness of breath. Researchers wil…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a liposomal drug combo improve AML treatment for older adults?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing a three-drug regimen called VAM for older or unfit adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The regimen combines liposomal mitoxantrone, azacitidine, and venetoclax. The trial aims to find the safest and most tolerable dose of liposomal mi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an injected biologic cut steroid Flare-Ups in a Tough-to-Treat asthma complication?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are studying depemokimab, an injected biologic drug, in adults aged 18 to 75 who have allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) along with severe eosinophilic asthma. The study tracks how many asthma attacks need systemic steroids and whether participants' qualit…
Sponsor: Qianfoshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can simple tummy time reshape a Preemie's head?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a daily routine of tummy time and careful positioning can help correct cranial asymmetry—a flattened head shape—in premature newborns. About 300 babies born before 37 weeks who are in the neonatal ICU or intermediate care unit will be split into two group…
Sponsor: Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill-chemo combo takes on hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug called SX-682 (a tablet) combined with the chemotherapy docetaxel in people whose head/neck, salivary gland, or prostate cancer has spread or returned after treatment. The goal is to find the right dose and see if the combination shrinks tumors. About …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Head-to-Head: which JAK inhibitor wins for myelofibrosis patients with low blood counts?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two FDA-approved drugs, momelotinib and ruxolitinib, in people with myelofibrosis who also have low blood cell counts. The main goal is to see which drug does a better job at shrinking the spleen and reducing the need for blood transfusions. About 268 particip…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two ways to rebuild a Child's bone: which holds up?
Disease control Not yet recruitingWhen children lose bone to injury, infection, or surgery, doctors can rebuild the limb in different ways. This French study compares two established techniques: the induced membrane method and the vascularized fibula flap, which moves a piece of the calf bone with its blood suppl…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can coconut oil and moringa rinses fight gum disease in diabetic kids?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers test whether coconut oil pulling or a moringa mouthwash can reduce gingivitis in children with diabetes, compared with chlorhexidine. Thirty children aged 6 to 12 with mild to moderate gingivitis use one of the three rinses. The team measures gum inflammation and leve…
Sponsor: Amira Yehia Zakaria • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can deep gum pockets heal without a scalpel?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers compare two ways to treat deep defects in the gums of people with advanced periodontitis. One approach cleans the pockets with minimally invasive non-surgical therapy, while the other uses a single flap surgical procedure. The trial measures gum attachment gain and us…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Apps and wearables join forces to tackle psoriatic arthritis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a digital health program designed to support people with psoriatic arthritis in managing their condition. Participants use a mobile app for symptom tracking and lifestyle tips, plus tools for sleep, stress, and physical activity, along with a smartwatch. The goal…
Sponsor: Sociedade Portuguesa de Reumatologia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 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 ancient frankincense Out-Clean the Dentist's standard root canal rinse?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers test whether a rinse made from frankincense (Boswellia sacra) removes bacteria from infected root canals as well as the standard sodium hypochlorite rinse. Thirty adults aged 18 to 50 with a dead or infected tooth take part. Each person is randomly assigned to one of …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Oman Dental College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Pre-Surgery chemo boost outcomes in High-Risk Soft-Tissue sarcoma?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial compares adding doxorubicin and ifosfamide (AIM chemotherapy) before standard treatment with pembrolizumab, radiation therapy, and surgery versus standard treatment alone in patients with high-risk soft-tissue sarcomas that can be removed by surgery. Participan…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Muscle loss may slow hip replacement recovery — a trial tests whether exercise can help
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether screening older adults for sarcopenia (loss of muscle strength and mass) before hip replacement surgery, followed by a structured exercise program after surgery, can improve recovery. Participants aged 65 and older with advanced hip osteoarthritis will be…
Sponsor: Fundación Pública Andaluza para la Investigación de Málaga en Biomedicina y Salud • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug boost chemotherapy against rare sarcomas?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called DT-7012 to standard chemotherapy (doxorubicin) helps people with advanced soft tissue sarcoma, specifically two subtypes: undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma and dedifferentiated liposarcoma. Participants receive either…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • 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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Triple attack on aggressive sarcoma: can radiation, immunotherapy, and chemo shrink tumors before surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a three-part treatment for people with high-risk undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS), a rare cancer of soft tissue. Participants receive focused radiation (SBRT), the immunotherapy drug toripalimab, and a lower dose of the chemotherapy drug liposom…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leukemia combo shot and pill shows promise in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests a combination of two drugs—blinatumomab (given as a shot under the skin) and olverembatinib (a pill)—in 60 adults with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The goal is to see if this combo can control the disease safely. Pa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • 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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Ear stimulation vs. steroid shots: a new test for knee pain relief
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether a home-based device that stimulates the vagus nerve through the ear can reduce pain and inflammation in veterans with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will compare two different daily doses of this nerve stimulation against a standard steroid inject…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a special toothpaste tame gum disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a toothpaste containing isopropyl methyl phenol reduces plaque buildup and gum bleeding better than a regular fluoride toothpaste. The 12-week study enrolls 120 Chinese adults with plaque-induced gingivitis. Dentists measure gum bleeding at weeks 2…
Sponsor: HALEON • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart risk in rheumatoid arthritis: could a blood vessel drug help?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding nicorandil, a drug that widens blood vessels, to standard rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment can reduce the buildup of plaque in arteries. People with RA have a higher risk of atherosclerosis, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Researche…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new antibody rebuild bone in osteoporosis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests an investigational drug called TST002 in postmenopausal women aged 45 to 80 who have osteoporosis or low bone mass. The study compares three different doses of TST002 against a placebo and an existing osteoporosis drug, denosumab. The main goal is to see…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Transcenta Therapeutics (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Off-the-Shelf immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental therapy called GT737 for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to standard treatment. GT737 uses specially engineered immune cells (iNKT cells) that are made in large batches and can be given…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Testing whether beta-blockers can be dropped once mavacamten steadies a thickened heart
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether adults with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can safely taper off beta-blockers after their heart condition has stabilized on mavacamten. The trial enrolls 286 people aged 18 to 75 who have been on a stable dose of mavacamten and one beta-bl…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for AML patients: experimental drug IPN60340 enters key trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding the experimental drug IPN60340 to standard medicines (azacitidine and venetoclax) helps more people with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) achieve complete remission. About 450 adults who cannot have intensive chemotherapy will take part…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a laser boost the power of gum surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding laser therapy to standard gum surgery improves treatment of advanced periodontitis. Adults with stage I to III periodontitis who still have deep pockets after initial non-surgical care will receive open flap debridement, a procedure that lifts the …
Sponsor: University of Bari Aldo Moro • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a melatonin gel help gums heal after deep cleaning?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a 2% melatonin gel placed directly into gum pockets can improve outcomes when added to standard non-surgical periodontal therapy. The trial enrolls 23 systemically healthy adults with Stage II Grade B periodontitis. Each participant receives standa…
Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an old malaria drug make resistant leukemia vulnerable again?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether adding hydroxychloroquine to oral decitabine and venetoclax helps adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has relapsed or stopped responding to similar treatment. The study enrolls about 18 people with relapsed or refractory AML, or newly dia…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Three-Drug cocktail aims to beat aggressive leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new combination of three drugs—revumenib, azacitidine, and venetoclax—in people newly diagnosed with a specific, hard-to-treat leukemia called KMT2A-rearranged AML. The goal is to see if this cocktail can help more patients achieve remission with fewer side eff…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a stronger radiation dose fix hormone overload?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a higher dose of proton beam therapy can normalise hormone levels better than standard radiotherapy in people with functioning pituitary tumours, including acromegaly and Cushing's disease. Participants receive about six weeks of either standard-do…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Placental patch could help shoulder tears heal better
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a patch made from donated placental tissue can help rotator cuff tears heal better after surgery. Half of the 120 participants will get the patch along with standard repair, and the other half will get standard repair alone. An MRI one year later will che…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can dentists patch a failing baby tooth instead of drilling it out?
Disease control Not yet recruitingDentists often replace a failed filling in a baby tooth by drilling it out and starting over. This trial tests a gentler option: repairing just the broken part and leaving the healthy filling in place. Researchers will assign 824 baby molars from children aged 4 to 8 to either re…
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single dose of zoledronic acid safely treat bone loss in dialysis patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates how the drug zoledronic acid is processed in the body of people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis and also have osteoporosis. It aims to find the best dose—either 2.5 mg or 5 mg—given as a single intravenous injection during a dialysis sessio…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Campinas, Brazil • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Community exercise program aims to boost health in older adults with multiple chronic conditions
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a community-based exercise program for people aged 50 and older who have at least two chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, or obesity. The program is designed to improve muscle strength, heart and lung fitness, and overall well-being. R…
Sponsor: Associação para o Desenvolvimento do Centro Académico de Investigação e Formação Biomédica do Algarv • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug boost stem cell transplants for leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests whether adding venetoclax to standard chemotherapy and stem cell transplant, followed by venetoclax maintenance, helps adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) stay in remission longer. About 244 participants will receive either venetoclax or a placebo a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill beat a standard heart drug for a stiff heart condition?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether an experimental drug called BHB-1893 works better than the standard beta-blocker metoprolol for adults with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM), a condition where the heart muscle thickens and blocks blood flow. The stu…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Braveheart Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which Second-Line drug works best for axial spondyloarthritis? a trial aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests two different types of drugs—an IL-17 inhibitor (secukinumab) and a JAK inhibitor (upadacitinib)—in people with axial spondyloarthritis who have not improved with a TNF inhibitor. The goal is to see which approach is more effective at reducing disease activity ov…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to wipe out Hard-to-Treat leukemia and MDS
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding olutasidenib to standard treatments helps people with IDH1-mutated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). For AML, the standard is a chemotherapy pill plus venetoclax; for higher-risk MDS, it's the chemotherapy pill…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims at CD123 to fight Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing an experimental drug called ORM-1153 in adults whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or other blood cancer has returned or stopped responding to treatment. The drug targets CD123, a protein found on the surface of these cancer cells. Participants receive ORM-…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Orum Therapeutics USA, Inc. • 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 teaching people with diabetes to care for their gums also help their blood sugar?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers in Oman are testing whether a structured education program that combines diabetes and oral health advice can improve blood sugar control and gum health in adults with type 2 diabetes. The trial enrolls 290 adults aged 35 and older who have had type 2 diabetes for at l…
Sponsor: Oman Ministry of Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can better posture strengthen the pelvic floor in osteoporosis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether postural correction exercises can improve pelvic floor muscle function in postmenopausal women aged 55 to 65 who have osteoporosis and mild to moderate pelvic floor dysfunction. Participants receive estrogen replacement therapy and general posture advice,…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with sanfilippo syndrome b?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called JR-446 in 12 children under 6 with MPS IIIB, a rare genetic disorder that damages the brain and body. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable. Researchers will also measure changes in certain substances in the body …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can smarter dosing of mavacamten unblock the heart more effectively?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adjusting the dose of mavacamten based on heart pumping strength can further reduce the blockage of blood flow in people with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Participants are adults who have been on a stable mavacamten dose for at least 12 weeks …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One bottle or two? dental adhesive showdown for cavity repair
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a one-bottle or a two-bottle HEMA-free dental adhesive works better for filling cavities on the front surfaces of teeth. About 50 adults with early to moderate cavities will receive a filling using one of the two adhesives. Researchers will check how well…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Head-to-Head: which drug combo tames psoriatic arthritis better?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two treatment combinations for adults with psoriatic arthritis who did not get enough relief from methotrexate alone. One group will receive apremilast plus methotrexate, the other adalimumab plus methotrexate. Researchers will measure joint and skin disease a…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Patient's own blood proteins help rebuild bone lost to gum disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a gel made from a patient's own blood, called albumin platelet-rich fibrin, improves the results of regenerative surgery for severe gum disease. Adults with stage III periodontitis and deep bone defects will receive standard surgery with a bone gra…
Sponsor: Halil Ata BIÇAKÇIOĞLU • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Electric flosser may tackle plaque and gum bleeding better than brushing alone
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using an electric flosser along with a manual toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste reduces plaque and gum inflammation more than brushing alone. About 80 adults with mild gum disease will follow one of two routines for 30 days. Researchers will measure chan…
Sponsor: Flaus, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Boosting gum grafts: do blood or gel Add-Ons reduce shrinkage?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) or hyaluronic acid gel to standard free gingival graft surgery improves healing and reduces graft shrinkage. Adults with gum recession and insufficient keratinized tissue will be randomly assigned to one of t…
Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a silver solution replace the drill for tooth decay in cancer patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two ways to treat tooth decay at the gum line in elderly cancer patients. One method uses a silver solution to stop decay without drilling, then places a filling. The other uses the traditional approach of drilling out the decay before filling. The study will …
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Earpiece zaps nerves to shrink Radiation-Damaged brain swelling
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a gentle electrical earpiece, worn twice daily for two weeks, can reduce brain swelling caused by radiation necrosis. The device stimulates a nerve in the ear to calm inflammation. Forty people with brain tumors who need a laser procedure will be randomly…
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which pacing target keeps the heart stronger? a trial aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests two ways of placing a pacemaker lead in the heart's left bundle branch area. One strategy aims to directly capture the heart's conduction system, while the other accepts capture of the nearby septal muscle. Researchers will compare how well the heart's pumping fu…
Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tailored drug combo improve early response in chronic myeloid leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests asciminib as the first treatment for adults newly diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase. Patients with unfavorable risk factors also receive dasatinib starting four weeks later. The study measures how many patients achieve a major mole…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Hochhaus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pacemaker slip in through the neck vein?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a small leadless pacemaker, the Aveir VR, can be safely implanted through the jugular vein in the neck instead of the usual route. Researchers will enroll 15 adults with slow heart rhythms who need ventricular pacing. The main goal is to see if the proced…
Sponsor: Min Shen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Step mouthwash and toothpaste routine boost gum healing?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a multi-component oral hygiene regimen, including specific mouthwashes and toothpaste, improves outcomes in adults with stage II periodontitis undergoing non-surgical periodontal treatment. Participants will use either an active regimen or a place…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 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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Could a simple dural patch boost recovery after spinal cord injury?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a procedure called expansile duraplasty — opening and expanding the tough membrane around the spinal cord — to standard spinal surgery can improve neurological recovery in adults with acute severe spinal cord injury. Participants are randomly assig…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Stomach-Derived peptide help tendons heal faster after surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether BPC-157, a synthetic peptide, can improve tendon healing and strength after rotator cuff repair surgery. About 20 adults with a full-thickness rotator cuff tear will receive either BPC-157 or a placebo injection daily for 90 days after their operation. Re…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a menin-blocking drug outsmart stubborn leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing an experimental drug called S243249, which blocks a protein called menin, in people whose acute leukemia has come back or not responded to standard treatment. The study focuses on patients with specific genetic changes (KMT2A or NUP98 translocations, or NPM1…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial aims to find best treatment for lung complication in rheumatoid arthritis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 52-week study will compare three drugs—tocilizumab, telitacicept, and methotrexate—in 204 people with rheumatoid arthritis who also have interstitial lung disease. The main goal is to see which drug best improves lung function. Participants will continue their usual arthriti…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Chinese SLE Treatment And Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new flap design improve gum recession repair?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a modified gum graft technique, called a vertically coronally advanced flap, covers exposed tooth roots better than the standard coronally advanced flap. Both methods use a connective tissue graft to thicken the gum. Researchers will measure how much the …
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Arm workouts may boost heart function after spinal cord injury — a trial puts it to the test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an 8-week upper-limb resistance training program can improve cardiovascular autonomic function in adults with chronic spinal cord injury. Participants are randomly assigned to either supervised arm exercises three times per week or a control group. Resear…
Sponsor: Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Tooth-Colored resin erase white spots without drilling?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests two resin infiltration systems, ICON and I-Mate, to see which better masks white spot lesions on front teeth and matches the natural tooth color. Researchers will enroll 50 people aged 16 to 35 who have non-cavitated white spots, often from previous braces. Parti…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a plant oil spray tame chronic sinusitis with fewer steroids?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a nasal spray made from pistacia lentiscus oil can help people with chronic rhinosinusitis control their symptoms while using a lower dose of a standard corticosteroid spray. Adults with the condition will be randomly assigned to either the oil spr…
Sponsor: Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily injection restore hand function after spinal cord injury?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether NVG-291, an investigational peptide, can improve hand function and daily activities in adults with chronic cervical spinal cord injury. Participants receive either NVG-291 or a placebo by daily injection under the skin for 12 weeks. Researchers measure ch…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: NervGen Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new ventilation mode keep lungs healthier after heart surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a newer ventilation method, called flow-controlled ventilation, keeps the lungs and diaphragm in better shape than the standard pressure-controlled method during elective heart bypass surgery. About 154 adults scheduled for on-pump coronary artery bypass …
Sponsor: Koşuyolu Kartal Heart Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pedaling in the hospital: could early exercise reboot spinal cord recovery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether daily seated cycling, started within two days of spinal surgery, can improve recovery in people with a mild spinal cord injury. Researchers will compare 107 participants who cycle for 30 minutes each day during their hospital stay with a similar group who…
Sponsor: Centre Integre Universitaire de Sante et Services Sociaux du Nord de l'ile de Montreal • 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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Blood-Derived clots could protect jaw bone after tooth removal
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether a patient's own platelet concentrate, called A-PRF, can improve early wound healing after tooth extraction in people at high risk for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). Participants are adults who have taken or are taking bone-str…
Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can radiofrequency energy heal a painful shoulder tendon?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether TECAR therapy, which uses capacitive and resistive energy to heat deep tissues, can improve tendon thickness, reduce pain, and restore shoulder movement in people with supraspinatus tendinitis. Researchers will compare TECAR therapy to conventional physio…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A deep-dive into gum disease: can a standard cleaning calm the body's tissue-damage signals?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial looks at people who have both periodontitis (gum disease around natural teeth) and peri-implantitis (inflammation around dental implants). Researchers will measure three proteins in the fluid around teeth and implants before and after routine non-surgical therapy, whic…
Sponsor: Adiyaman University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 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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Gene therapy before birth: a new hope for babies with GM1 disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests giving a gene therapy to unborn babies diagnosed with GM1 gangliosidosis, a severe genetic disorder that damages the brain and body. The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a working copy of the missing enzyme gene. The main goal is to see if the…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Tippi Mackenzie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple silver liquid stop Kids' tooth decay without drilling?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether one or two applications of 38% silver fluoride can stop cavities in the baby teeth of children aged 4 to 6 years. Researchers compare a single treatment against two treatments given three months apart, and also measure how the children's oral health affec…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Malaya • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A common anti-vomiting drug may keep cholera patients off IV drips
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a single oral dose of ondansetron, a drug that curbs vomiting, can help children with cholera keep down oral rehydration solution (ORS). About 120 children aged 6 months to 17 years with suspected or confirmed cholera and active vomiting will receive eith…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Public Interest Science Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Patient's own blood help heal deep gum pockets?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a gel made from a patient's own blood, called albumin platelet-rich fibrin (Alb-PRF), to standard nonsurgical gum treatment improves healing of deep gum pockets in adults with periodontitis. Each participant has matched gum sites randomly assigned …
Sponsor: Halil Ata BIÇAKÇIOĞLU • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new crown help kids chew better after tooth decay?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well children regain their chewing strength after getting a crown on a decayed baby molar. It compares two types of crowns: a newer BioFlx crown and the standard stainless-steel crown. Thirty children aged 5 to 8 with tooth decay will receive one of these …
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a silver coating make Kids' cavity treatment more effective?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two minimally invasive ways to treat cavities in children's back baby teeth. The standard Hall Technique seals the cavity with a stainless steel crown, without drilling or numbing. The SMART Hall technique adds a silver diamine fluoride (SDF) coating before se…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Muscle-Saving supplement may shield seniors from Weight-Loss drug side effect
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a daily supplement of calcium-HMB plus vitamin D3 can help adults aged 65 to 85 with type 2 diabetes keep their muscle mass and metabolism while starting semaglutide, a common weight-loss and diabetes medication. Participants take the supplement or a plac…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breathing workouts could give knee pain sufferers a leg up
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding inspiratory muscle training (IMT) — breathing exercises using a resistance device — to usual care can improve cardiopulmonary endurance and functional mobility in people with knee osteoarthritis. Adults aged 40-65 with bilateral knee osteoarthritis…
Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new infusion slow a heart disease caused by protein clumps?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of an experimental drug called ALXN2220 in adults with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart and impair its function. Participants who completed an earlier …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can ancient ayurvedic remedies outperform modern medicine for knee pain?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether combining traditional Ayurvedic treatments with standard medical care can better ease knee osteoarthritis symptoms than either approach alone. It enrolls 300 adults aged 30-65 with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis, randomly assigning them to receive s…
Sponsor: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Patient's own blood help heal gums without surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a gel made from a patient's own blood, called injectable platelet-rich fibrin (I-PRF), can improve the results of a minimally invasive non-surgical treatment for advanced gum disease. Researchers will compare three approaches: the standard deep-cleaning p…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Video physiotherapy: a greener, cheaper way to treat pain?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a first physiotherapy appointment done over video works as well as a traditional in-person visit for people with muscle, bone, or joint pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a video or in-person consultation and followed for up to two yea…
Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new surgical trick save the bone that holds your dental implant?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two surgical techniques used when a dental implant is placed immediately after removing a tooth in the upper front of the mouth. The goal is to see which technique better preserves the thin bone in front of the socket and the gum around the implant, which ofte…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New collagen patch could spare gum patients painful palate surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special collagen matrix can replace tissue taken from the roof of the mouth to fix receding gums. Forty adults with at least two areas of gum recession will receive either the collagen matrix or a standard palate graft. The main goal is to see how much …
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartband and AI app ease knee pain and obesity?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial is testing a digital health program called CHALAANE, which means 'walk' in Hindi and Urdu, for South Asian adults with knee osteoarthritis and obesity. The program combines a smartband, an AI-powered mobile app for tracking diet and activity, and a 12-week superv…
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shrink nasal polyps and restore smell?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether the experimental drug felcorekibart, added to standard care, can reduce nasal polyps and improve symptoms like nasal blockage and loss of smell in adults with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Participants receive either felcorekibart or a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shrink nasal polyps and restore smell?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether an experimental drug called felcorekibart can reduce nasal polyps and improve symptoms like nasal blockage and loss of smell in adults with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Participants receive either felcorekibart or a placebo on top of …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug take on multiple tough cancers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests an investigational drug called CBX-663 in adults with certain advanced cancers that have not responded to standard treatment or have returned. The study includes people with blood cancers (like AML, MDS, or CMML), advanced solid tumors, or a type of b…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Crossbow Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill replace IV drips for a hidden bone infection?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether two oral antibiotic combinations—doxycycline with levofloxacin or moxifloxacin—can treat brucellosis as effectively as the standard doxycycline-rifampicin regimen. Brucellosis is a bacterial infection from animals that can cause fever and joint pain, and …
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Shihezi University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new shoulder implant restore arm function where others fail?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is following people who receive a Tornier Perform™ Reversed MonoPost shoulder replacement to see how well it works and how safe it is. The implant is designed for patients with severe shoulder damage, such as from arthritis, fractures, or failed previous surgeries. Res…
Sponsor: Stryker Trauma and Extremities • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could popular Weight-Loss drugs also fight gum disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial asks whether GLP-1 receptor agonists, a class of drugs used for weight management, can improve gum health and boost the response to standard deep-cleaning treatment in people with obesity and periodontitis. Adults with both conditions will be split into two groups: tho…
Sponsor: Cukurova University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug sequence build stronger bones than standard care?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a short course of romosozumab followed by denosumab can increase bone density more than the standard treatment zoledronic acid in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and high fracture risk. Participants receive either the romosozumab-denosumab sequence…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Sahlgrenska University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common drug boost Chemo's power against Hard-to-Treat leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether adding hydroxyurea to a standard chemotherapy combination can improve outcomes for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to treatment. The study is conducted in two parts: first to find the safest dose of hydroxy…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Christer C Nilsson • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smaller cut in robotic knee surgery mean less pain and faster healing?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether a minimally invasive technique for robotic knee replacement, which uses a smaller incision and less tissue disruption, can improve scar appearance and recovery compared to the standard approach. The study will involve 100 adults with knee osteoarthri…
Sponsor: Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug immune attack shrink Hard-to-Treat pancreatic tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining two immunotherapy drugs—vilastobart and retifanlimab—can shrink tumors in people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has a BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 gene mutation. Participants receive both drugs by IV infusion over several months. …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New knee implant under Real-World scrutiny: will it deliver better outcomes?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study follows about 1,020 people who receive the oneKNEE total knee prosthesis during knee replacement surgery. Researchers track safety and how well the implant works by measuring changes in knee pain and function using the Oxford Knee Score two years after surgery. The goa…
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for young adults with CML: asciminib under Real-World scrutiny
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well the drug asciminib works and how safe it is for young adults with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in the Gulf region. Researchers will collect information from medical records of about 80 people aged 18 and older who have taken asciminib. The main goal…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug combo outsmart resistant leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding gilteritinib to the standard drugs azacitidine and venetoclax can help adults with a type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or stopped responding to prior treatment. Participants receive the three-drug combination in repeated 28-day…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Florian Kuchenbauer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new daily pill shrink the spleen and ease myelofibrosis symptoms?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether an oral drug called flonoltinib maleate can help adults with myelofibrosis, a rare bone marrow disorder that often causes an enlarged spleen and severe symptoms. The study compares three different daily doses (50 mg, 75 mg, and 100 mg) to see…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Chengdu Zenitar Biomedical Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple phone call speed up tooth extraction recovery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether extra follow-up—via phone calls, digital messages, or both—helps people recover better after a tooth extraction. Adults having a tooth pulled will get standard instructions, and some will also receive structured phone or digital check-ins during the first…
Sponsor: King Saud University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Dual-Targeting antibody stop amyloid buildup in its tracks?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing an investigational drug called QLS4131 in people newly diagnosed with AL amyloidosis, a condition where abnormal proteins build up in organs and cause damage. QLS4131 is a trispecific antibody designed to target and eliminate the plasma cells produci…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 3D-Printed tooth preserve your gum line after extraction?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests two methods for sealing the socket left after a tooth is removed, with the goal of preserving the gum and bone for a future replacement. One method uses a fixed, 3D-printed temporary tooth that supports the gum tissue, while the other uses a removable plastic gua…
Sponsor: University of Bern • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Body's own fat may offer new hope for chronic tendon pain
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a one-time injection of a person's own concentrated fat can reduce pain and improve function in adults with chronic tendinopathy—tendon pain lasting more than three months that hasn't improved with usual treatments. Participants undergo a same-day procedu…
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could cold plasma make root canals less painful?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether cold atmospheric plasma can match standard sodium hypochlorite irrigation for disinfecting root canals in teeth with dead nerves. Sixty adults with a single necrotic tooth will receive one of the two treatments. Researchers will compare post-treatment pai…
Sponsor: Ahmed Hesham Abdelmohaimen Rezk • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Testosterone may rebuild strength after spinal cord injury — trial puts it to the test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether testosterone therapy can help men with spinal cord injury who have low testosterone and difficulty walking. The goal is to see if it increases muscle and bone in the legs, reduces body fat, and improves strength. Some participants also receive finasteride…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 'No-Cut' gum surgery regrow lost bone?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a new surgical technique that avoids cutting the gum tissue between teeth to repair deep bone defects caused by gum disease. The procedure uses a synthetic bone graft and a special gel to help the bone regenerate. The study includes 60 adults aged 35 to 65 with a…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pacemaker setting may cut AF risk in Slow-Heart patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether pacing the heart from a specific spot (posterosuperior bundle) can lower the chance of atrial fibrillation (AF) in people with sinus node dysfunction (a slow or irregular heartbeat). About 300 adults who need a pacemaker will be randomly assigned to get p…
Sponsor: Shanghai Tong Ren Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a robotic suit plus spinal stimulation help paralyzed individuals walk again?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is testing whether combining a robotic exoskeleton with spinal cord stimulation can help people with chronic spinal cord injury walk more easily. The study will include a small group of adults who already have a spinal stimulator implanted and have complete…
Sponsor: Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Patient's own immune cells fight advanced sarcoma?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether lifileucel, a therapy made from a patient's own tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (immune cells), can shrink tumors in adults with advanced soft tissue sarcoma. Participants will have their tumor removed to create the personalized therapy, then …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can umbilical cord stem cells help repair spinal cord injuries?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether a single injection of stem cells from umbilical cord tissue, given into the spinal fluid, is safe and tolerable for people who have had a traumatic spinal cord injury within the past ten years. The study will monitor participants for side effects and…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Cell Therapy LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalizing leukemia care for seniors: a fitness-based treatment strategy put to the test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether using a comprehensive geriatric assessment to guide treatment selection can reduce side effects and improve outcomes in adults aged 60 and older with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia. Participants are classified as fit, vulnerable, or frail,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Antibiotics vs. placebo for Kids' sinus infections: which works best?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether common antibiotics—amoxicillin or amoxicillin-clavulanate—actually reduce symptoms in children aged 2 to 12 with acute sinusitis. About 1,100 children are randomly assigned to one of the two antibiotics or a placebo, and parents track daily symptoms. The …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Nader Shaikh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Preventive radiation may stop bone events before they start — a trial puts it to the test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether giving radiation therapy early — before symptoms appear — can reduce the risk of bone complications (like fractures or spinal cord pressure) in people with solid tumors that have spread to the bone. Participants have bone lesions that are consider…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Centre Henri Becquerel • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormone therapy may shield menopausal hearts and brains — a trial puts it to the test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial explores whether starting transdermal estradiol (a skin gel or patch) soon after menopause can protect the heart and brain in women who have hot flashes and at least one cardiovascular risk factor. One hundred women will be randomly assigned to receive the hormone ther…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a menin inhibitor tame myelofibrosis when standard drugs fall short?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether revumenib, a menin inhibitor, can safely and effectively treat myelofibrosis, a type of bone marrow cancer. The study first tests revumenib alone in patients who have already tried a JAK inhibitor, then tests it in combination with a JAK inhibitor.…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: John Mascarenhas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cancer drug reboot the immune system in chronic fatigue syndrome?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether inebilizumab, an antibody that wipes out certain immune cells called B cells, can improve physical function in adults with ME/CFS that started after an infection. Participants receive three infusions over six months, and the study measures changes in mobi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug targets bone marrow failure
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental drug called dibotatug (DR-01) in adults with bone marrow failure syndromes, including severe aplastic anemia. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can improve blood cell counts. Participants receive dibotatug by IV infusion, and researchers …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Dren Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a spring-powered injector make cancer drug delivery smoother for patients and nurses?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a mechanical, spring-driven device called FreedomEDGE® can safely and effectively deliver daratumumab, a standard treatment for multiple myeloma and amyloidosis. Currently, nurses give these injections by hand, which can be physically demanding. About 100…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Pronged surgical approach beat standard surgery for neck pain?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a posterior cervical fusion (using the CORUS PCSS 3D device) to the standard anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) improves bone fusion success for people with two-level degenerative disc disease in the neck. About 225 adults with neck or …
Sponsor: Providence Medical Technology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could bone marrow PRP heal tennis elbow better than blood PRP?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two types of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for people with tennis elbow that hasn't improved with standard treatments. One injection uses PRP made from the patient's own bone marrow, while the other uses PRP from their blood. The study aims to see if t…
Sponsor: Clinique du Sport, Bordeaux Mérignac • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut and mouth bacteria may predict who benefits from probiotics for gum disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether a daily probiotic lozenge containing Limosilactobacillus reuteri can reduce inflammation and improve gum health in adults with severe periodontal disease. Researchers will also analyze participants' oral and gut bacteria to identify who is most lik…
Sponsor: University of New Hampshire • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robot or Surgeon's hand? trial tests which knee replacement heals faster
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares robotic-assisted total knee replacement to the conventional manual approach in adults with knee osteoarthritis. All participants follow the same structured home-based rehabilitation program before and after surgery. The study measures knee pain, function, and …
Sponsor: Mark Hurworth • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your own blood cells ease knee arthritis pain?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis clinical trial tests whether injecting a person's own purified blood cells into the knee can reduce pain and improve movement in people with knee osteoarthritis. The study compares two doses of these cells against a standard steroid injection. Participants are adults aged 40…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: DuoGenic StemCells Corporation (DGSC) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Pre-Surgery drug slash recurrence in rare joint tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether taking pimicotinib—a drug that blocks a protein driving tumor growth—for 12 weeks before surgery can improve outcomes for people with diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumor (D-TGCT), a rare but aggressive joint tumor with a high recurrence rate. Par…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on rare protein disease in major trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial compares an experimental CAR-T cell therapy, NXC-201, with a standard drug combination (daratumumab plus CyBorD) in people newly diagnosed with AL amyloidosis, a rare condition where abnormal proteins damage organs. Participants receive either a single infusion…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Nexcella Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient chewing stick could rival toothbrush for gum health
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares a standardized siwak (chewing stick) oral hygiene program to conventional toothbrushing for improving gum health in young adults with gingivitis. Participants are dental students aged 18–24 who will follow either the siwak module or toothbrushing for 21 days. …
Sponsor: National University of Malaysia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magnetic heat zaps infection in knee implants without removal
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a device that uses alternating magnetic fields to heat metal knee implants can help treat infections without removing the implant. Adults with a knee implant infection receive surgery, antibiotics, and either active or sham magnetic treatment. The study m…
Sponsor: Solenic Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Viruses that eat bacteria could help save infected joint replacements
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether adding bacteriophages—viruses that specifically target and kill bacteria—to standard surgery and antibiotics can improve outcomes for people with infected hip or knee replacements. The study enrolls adults with an infection caused by Staphylococcus…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemotherapy drug temozolomide under review for tough pituitary tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well the chemotherapy drug temozolomide works for people with aggressive pituitary tumors or pituitary cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments like surgery or radiation. Researchers are collecting data from medical records across multiple hospi…
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Single-Dose gene therapy aims to reprogram immune cells against tough leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a single injection of PID23, a gene therapy that instructs a patient's own immune cells to attack leukemia cells. It targets three markers (CD19, BCMA, and CD70) on cancer cells. The study enrolls up to 18 people aged 3 to 75 with relapsed or refracto…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Zhujiang Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smarter heart pacing could cut hospital stays for heart failure patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a newer, more natural pacing method for people with heart failure and electrical problems in the heart. The approach uses the heart's own conduction system to improve coordination between chambers. Researchers will track patients for two years to see if this meth…
Sponsor: University of Pecs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 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 a special toothpaste replace the Dentist's scraper?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a new toothpaste containing a Bio-Descaling Powder (BDP) to see if it can reduce hardened dental plaque (calculus) and gum inflammation. It includes 100 adults with gum disease or who are in a gum maintenance program. Participants brush with either the BDP toothp…
Sponsor: Universidad Complutense de Madrid • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could removing the primary tumor boost survival in stage IV breast cancer with Bone-Only spread?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether surgically removing the primary breast tumor, followed by standard systemic therapy, improves survival compared to systemic therapy alone in women with stage IV breast cancer that has spread only to a single bone site. The study enrolls women aged …
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene-Guided Chemo-Free strategy targets AL amyloidosis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two chemotherapy-free treatments for people newly diagnosed with AL amyloidosis, a rare blood disorder. The choice of treatment depends on whether the patient has a specific genetic change called t(11;14). Those with t(11;14) receive a daily pill called sonrotocl…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to tame rheumatoid arthritis inflammation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental oral drug called JAB-8263 in adults with active rheumatoid arthritis. The goal is to see if it is safe and can reduce joint inflammation and pain. Participants take the drug or a placebo every other day for 28 days. The trial is small and early-st…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jacobio Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drugs aim to slow muscle decline in duchenne muscular dystrophy
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two experimental drugs, ENTR-601-44 and ENTR-601-45, in people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who have already taken part in earlier studies. The goal is to see if long-term use is safe and tolerable, and whether it can help maintain muscle function. Part…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Entrada Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Herbal mix and cancer drug join forces to fight fluid in lungs
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a Chinese herbal formula (Xuanyin Ning) to a standard cancer drug (bevacizumab) can better control malignant pleural effusion—fluid buildup in the chest caused by advanced lung cancer. About 308 participants will receive either the herbal formula o…
Sponsor: Shanghai Chest Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nasal spray ingredient may offer safer dental pulp treatment for kids
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether oxymetazoline, a common nasal decongestant, can replace sodium hypochlorite as a bleeding control agent during pulp treatment in children's baby teeth. About 50 Egyptian children aged 4-8 with decayed molars will receive either treatment. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal stimulation may steady blood pressure after spinal cord injury
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether applying mild electrical stimulation to the spinal cord through the skin can improve blood pressure control in people with spinal cord injury. Participants will undergo tilt-table tests to measure immediate effects, plus 20 stimulation sessions to see …
Sponsor: Kessler Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gel boosts gum disease treatment? small study investigates
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a special gel, called Sterify Gel, can improve the results of standard non-surgical gum disease treatment. Researchers will review records from 20 adults with moderate to severe periodontitis who received deep cleaning plus the gel. The main goal is to…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Healing protein injection could ease back pain without surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new medicine called CBT005, a healing protein injected directly into damaged spinal discs. The goal is to see if it is safe and can reduce long-term back pain in 60 adults with disc degeneration. Participants get one injection and are followed for up to 3 years…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Cartago Biotech Pty Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Denture cap showdown: which material saves more bone?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two materials used for the caps that attach dentures to dental implants: acetal resin and nylon. The goal is to see which one causes less bone loss around the implants and keeps gums healthier. Twenty-two people with no teeth in their lower jaw will be enr…
Sponsor: Future University in Egypt • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a shot of your own blood fix a torn shoulder tendon?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) made from a patient's own blood can help heal partial tears of the supraspinatus tendon in the shoulder. One hundred adults with confirmed tears will receive either PRP plus standard physical therapy or therapy a…
Sponsor: Universidade Nova de Lisboa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a cheap arthritis drug shield kidneys from heart and bone damage?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a low dose of colchicine, a common anti-inflammatory drug, can slow down blood vessel hardening and bone problems in people with stage 3 chronic kidney disease. About 60 adults will take colchicine or receive usual care for 12 months. The goal is to see i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Less invasive back surgery may be as effective as major revision for spinal stenosis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two surgical approaches for people who develop spinal stenosis near a previous lumbar fusion. One group receives a smaller surgery (microdecompression alone), while the other gets the standard larger surgery (decompression plus extending the fusion). The study…
Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Precision radiation may better control spine tumors without extra risk
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a highly targeted radiation technique called stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) against standard radiotherapy for people whose cancer has spread to the spine but has not yet compressed the spinal cord. The goal is to see if SBRT can better prevent tumor growth…
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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3D-Printed crowns could give kids a better smile after tooth treatment
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares 3D-printed resin crowns to standard stainless steel crowns for children's back teeth that have had pulp treatment. Twenty-six children aged 4 to 8 will receive one type of crown and be followed for a year. The goal is to see if the 3D-printed crowns lead to he…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood clot risk in rare disease: could a higher dose of clopidogrel offer better protection?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a higher dose of the blood thinner clopidogrel works better for people with essential thrombocythemia (ET), a rare blood disorder that raises the risk of dangerous blood clots. The standard dose may not work well for many ET patients, so researchers wi…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Could a few weeks of pre-surgery weight training boost hip replacement recovery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a supervised resistance exercise program, done for 2 weeks before and 12 weeks after total hip replacement, improves muscle mass and strength in adults aged 60 and older with severe hip osteoarthritis. Participants are randomly assigned to either the exer…
Sponsor: Universidad de La Frontera • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Real-World check: Asciminib's performance in Tough-to-Treat CML
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will follow about 98 adults with chronic myeloid leukemia who are taking asciminib after other treatments have stopped working. Researchers want to see how many patients achieve a major molecular response (a key sign of disease control) after two years. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Gruppo Italiano Malattie EMatologiche dell'Adulto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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3D-Printed crowns take on milled crowns in dental showdown
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways of making dental crowns for back teeth that have had root canals: 3D-printing from a ceramic-filled resin versus milling from a ceramic block. Sixty adults will receive one of these crowns and be checked for fractures, fit, and color over two years. T…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Laser and dye combo may boost gum disease treatment
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a light-activated dye (photodynamic therapy) to standard deep cleaning improves gum disease more than cleaning alone. Thirty adults with periodontitis will have one side of their mouth treated with cleaning plus the dye/laser, and the other side wi…
Sponsor: Universidad Catolica Santiago de Guayaquil • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Stem cell nasal spray takes on sinusitis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new nasal spray for adults with chronic sinusitis. The spray turns into a gel inside the nose and releases three active ingredients: stem cell exosomes to help repair the nasal lining, an antihistamine to reduce inflammation, and an antiviral agent. The goal is…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Electric belly zaps may help spinal cord injury patients cough better
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a device that electrically stimulates the abdominal muscles can improve cough strength in 150 adults with a recent spinal cord injury. Participants will use the device during breathing exercises for up to 6 weeks. The goal is to see if it helps clear mucu…
Sponsor: Liberate Medical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 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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Promising drug cocktail aims to shrink aggressive nasal tumors before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving a combination of anlotinib (a targeted therapy) and epirubicin (chemotherapy) before surgery can improve outcomes for people with advanced sinonasal adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare and aggressive cancer of the nasal cavity and sinuses. About 76 pa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Zapping heart scars: could one radiation dose replace drugs for dangerous rhythms?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a non-invasive radiation treatment called STAR for people with a dangerous fast heart rhythm caused by heart scarring. Instead of using medications or a catheter procedure, a single targeted dose of radiation is delivered to the scarred area. The goal is to see i…
Sponsor: Southlake Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New pill takes on tough blood cancers in first human trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new tablet, FXS0683, in 228 adults with blood cancers like lymphoma or leukemia that returned or didn't respond to standard therapy. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors. Participants will be clo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Industrial Development Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for older AML patients: gentler transplant approach aims to boost survival with less toxicity
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a reduced-intensity chemotherapy combination (fludarabine and treosulfan) before a half-matched stem cell transplant in 77 older or frail adults with AML. The goal is to see if this gentler regimen can control the leukemia long-term while being safe enough for pa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug MTM-H-001 targets B-Cell autoimmune diseases in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests a new drug called MTM-H-001 in 75 adults with B-cell-related autoimmune diseases, including lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants receive the drug by injection, and resear…
Sponsor: Beijing GoBroad Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New digital toolkit aims to transform care for millions with multiple chronic diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is for adults aged 40 and older who have two or more chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or depression. Researchers are testing a program that includes a digital decision-support system for doctors, telemedicine for specialist advice, and a mobile ap…
Sponsor: Centre for Chronic Disease Control, India • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can a special MRI match CT for spotting knee bone damage?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingResearchers at Assiut University are testing whether a specialized MRI technique called multi-echo fast field echo (mFFE) can detect cortical bone changes in knee osteoarthritis as accurately as CT scans. The study enrolls 80 adults aged 40 and older with suspected or confirmed k…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breath test aims to classify leukaemia in hours, not days
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingDoctors often wait days for genetic tests to classify acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and guide treatment. This trial tests whether breath analysis can detect metabolic products from leukaemia and classify the disease faster. Participants give breath samples and extra blood tests d…
Sponsor: Jeremy Deuel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual jaw simulator could spot hidden joint problems
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test a 4D virtual simulator called Modjaw to see if it helps doctors diagnose temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders more accurately. About 20 adults with suspected disc displacement will use the device, and the results will be compared to MRI scans. The goal is …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone app aims to catch rheumatoid arthritis before it takes hold
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a smartphone app called DETECTRA can help doctors diagnose rheumatoid arthritis earlier in adults who have joint symptoms and a positive ACPA blood test. Participants are randomly assigned to receive standard care alone or standard care plus the ap…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new device catch tooth decay before it becomes a cavity?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing a device called BlueCheck to see if it can reliably find early enamel lesions and track how they change over 12 weeks. Participants aged 13 and older with active enamel lesions but no cavities needing immediate fillings receive high-fluoride toothpaste and…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Folate tracer lights up inflamed hearts in PET scan study
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingResearchers at Turku University Hospital are testing a PET imaging tracer called Al[18F]F-NOTA-folate to see how well it detects two heart conditions: cardiac sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease of the heart muscle, and infective endocarditis, an infection of the heart valves. T…
Sponsor: Turku University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET scan could spot hidden heart disease
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special PET-CT scan using a drug called evuzamitide can detect signs of cardiac amyloidosis in people whose standard heart scans were unclear but who have high levels of a blood marker called TAD1. About 25 adults with heart failure or a genetic risk fo…
Sponsor: Lorena Saelices • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a bone scan replace MRI for arthritis detection?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether triphasic bone scans combined with SPECT/CT can accurately diagnose osteoarthritis in the foot and ankle, using MRI as the gold standard. Researchers will compare the imaging results from 40 adults with chronic foot or ankle pain to see how well th…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Painless blood test could replace bone marrow biopsy for MPN patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to develop a new blood test that could replace the invasive bone marrow biopsy currently used to diagnose myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), a group of blood cancers. Researchers will collect blood samples from 500 adults with suspected or confirmed MPN and anal…
Sponsor: Weizmann Institute of Science • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Pocket-Sized AI ultrasound spot hip problems in newborns?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests a handheld, AI-powered ultrasound device to screen newborns for developmental dysplasia of the hip, a condition where the hip joint doesn't form properly. Researchers will scan babies before they leave the hospital and compare those results with a standard …
Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new ultrasound technique could spot hidden inflammation in psoriatic arthritis
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a newer ultrasound technique, shear wave elastography, can better detect inflammation at tendon and ligament attachment sites (entheses) in people with psoriatic arthritis compared to standard ultrasound. Researchers will compare imaging results from 60 p…
Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a routine heart device implant reveal a hidden disease?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether taking a tiny tissue sample from the heart during a pacemaker or defibrillator implant can help diagnose transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CM), a condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart. The trial enrolls people aged 65 and older …
Sponsor: Geisinger Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a wearable muscle sensor replace X-Rays for scoliosis?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing a new wireless, non-invasive device that measures muscle activity on the back to monitor scoliosis in adolescents. The device uses skin electrodes to detect imbalances in muscle activation on each side of the spine during sitting and movement. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Ertugrul Deniz Kose • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pacemaker signals may unmask a rare heart condition
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether the electrical signal measured by a pacemaker or defibrillator during implantation can help identify cardiac amyloidosis — a condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart. Researchers will enroll 242 adults aged 65 and older who already need …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound may uncover hidden arthritis in IBD patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining two screening questionnaires with a musculoskeletal ultrasound can detect spondyloarthritis—a type of inflammatory arthritis—in people who already have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) but have not been diagnosed with arthritis. Two hundred adul…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan aims to tell two types of hand arthritis apart
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a special imaging agent (99mTc-NTP 15-5) to see if it can spot arthritis-damaged joints in the hands and tell the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. About 80 adults with one of these conditions will get a scan. The goal is to improve diag…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Jean Perrin • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spine surgeons test new CT technique to catch hidden instability during surgery
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether CT scans taken during lumbar spine surgery can detect spinal instability more reliably than standard X-rays taken before surgery. Researchers will review imaging and medical records from 100 adults undergoing surgery for degenerative spine conditions. …
Sponsor: 4th Military Clinical Hospital with Polyclinic, Poland • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Your phone camera could soon spot eye disorders
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will check if an AI system can accurately measure eye movements from smartphone videos. About 1,000 adults with suspected eye movement issues will record a short video while following a moving target. The AI's measurements will be compared to expert ratings to see if i…
Sponsor: THYROSCOPE INC. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New scan spots hidden organ damage before symptoms start
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether a PET/MR scan using a radioactive tracer called 18F-Florbetaben can detect amyloid deposits—abnormal protein clumps that can damage organs—in people with certain blood disorders. Participants receive a single injection of the tracer followed by a whole…
Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Mail-In breath test could end bad breath diagnosis travel
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether breath samples collected in special bags remain stable for up to 7 days, which could allow people with bad breath (halitosis) to provide samples from home instead of traveling to a clinic. Researchers will compare gas levels measured right away and after …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New heart scan could speed up amyloidosis diagnosis
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a faster type of bone scan (CZT-SPECT) can accurately diagnose transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis, a serious heart condition. Researchers will compare the new scan with the standard method in 200 patients. If it works, it could make diagnosis quicker a…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New ultrasound test aims to detect muscle wasting in kidney transplant patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will check if a muscle ultrasound can reliably detect muscle loss (sarcopenia) in 140 adults getting a kidney transplant. Researchers will compare ultrasound results with a standard body-composition test before and up to one year after transplant. If it works, this cou…
Sponsor: Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Radar + AI spots spine curves without X-Rays
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study explores using millimeter-wave radar and artificial intelligence to detect early signs of scoliosis by analyzing a person's gait. About 200 children and adults with suspected scoliosis will walk in front of a radar sensor, and the AI will compare its findings to standa…
Sponsor: Gebze Technical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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AI spots heart clues in bone scans: a new way to catch a silent killer?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a computer model can find signs of a heart condition called cardiac amyloidosis in bone scans that were done for other reasons. Researchers will look back at 57 patients' scans to see if the model can correctly identify those with the disease. If it works…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 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 biofeedback make patient handling safer for nurses?
Prevention Not yet recruitingAssistant nurses often develop back, neck, and shoulder pain from frequent patient handling. This trial tests whether workplace ergonomic training can reduce that pain, and whether adding biofeedback for six weeks provides extra benefit. Sixty female assistant nurses with musculo…
Sponsor: Linkoeping University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could toothbrushing drills in schools cut childhood cavities?
Prevention Not yet recruitingResearchers in Suzhou, China, are testing whether a comprehensive oral health program in preschools and primary schools can reduce tooth decay. The program includes lessons on oral hygiene, guided toothbrushing and rinsing practice, and support from teachers and parents. About 2,…
Sponsor: Soochow University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Aloe vera mouthwash tested against chemotherapy mouth sores
Prevention Not yet recruitingResearchers are studying whether aloe vera mouthwash can prevent or reduce the severity of oral mucositis, a painful mouth sore that often affects people receiving chemotherapy for acute leukemia. The trial compares aloe vera mouthwash plus usual care against usual care alone in …
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a toothbrush and mouthwash cut pneumonia in the elderly?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether training nursing home staff to provide better oral hygiene can reduce pneumonia in residents aged 60 and older. Participants will use special toothpastes and mouthwashes, including stannous fluoride and chlorhexidine options. The study measures how many r…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Silver vs. chlorhexidine: a kinder mouthwash for Kids' teeth?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a silver nanoparticle mouthwash can reduce cavity-causing bacteria in children as effectively as chlorhexidine, but without the staining and taste issues. About 96 children aged 6–12 at high risk for cavities will rinse twice daily for 14 days. The study …
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Numbing patch may stop chronic pain after osteoporosis fractures
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether applying a 5% lidocaine plaster daily for two months can prevent chronic nerve pain after an osteoporotic vertebral fracture. Participants aged 50 and older with a recent fracture and moderate pain are randomly assigned to receive the plaster plus standar…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive hong kong study aims to stop osteoporosis before it starts
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a program of exercise, lifestyle changes, and a smart chatbot can prevent osteoporosis and sarcopenia in 8,336 adults aged 40-60. Participants are split into two groups: one gets active support with structured workouts and reminders, the other gets basic …
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Knotless suture technique aims to hold rotator cuff repairs together like a hot air balloon
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are studying a surgical method for repairing rotator cuff tears that uses two rows of anchors and sutures without knots, called the Montgolfier technique. The sutures spread tension evenly around the repair, similar to the cables of a hot air balloon. Adults scheduled…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two shockwave types go head to head for stubborn heel pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are comparing two forms of shockwave therapy, focused and radial, for adults with chronic plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. About 150 participants receive three weekly treatment sessions and then answer questions about pain and foot function for up to a …
Sponsor: Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Self-Balancing exoskeleton make daily tasks more satisfying than a wheelchair?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers compare how people with paraplegia perform and feel about four daily tasks when using a self-balancing exoskeleton versus a manual wheelchair. Five participants attend daily sessions where they do tasks like making coffee or brushing teeth with each device. The study …
Sponsor: Centre Mutualiste de Rééducation et de Réadaptation Fonctionnelles de Kerpape • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can jaw and neck exercises ease TMJ pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers test whether a combination of orofacial myofunctional therapy and cervical stabilization exercises can reduce jaw pain and improve function in adults with anterior disc displacement with reduction, a common temporomandibular disorder. The trial enrolls 80 adults aged …
Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cash rewards and coaching put to the test for Post-Surgery walking
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingMany people with lumbar spinal stenosis get pain relief from decompression surgery but still do not walk more afterward. This pilot trial tests whether a behavioral program can change that. Researchers randomly assign 75 patients aged 40 to 85 to either the program, which pairs m…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Knee pain relief: targeted exercises show promise in small trial
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two types of exercise for people with a common knee condition called patellofemoral pain. One group does neuromuscular control exercises (like balance and coordination), the other does muscle strengthening. Researchers will measure pain, function, and movement in…
Sponsor: Universidade do Porto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common bleeding drug make knee realignment surgery safer?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether tranexamic acid, a drug that helps prevent bleeding, reduces blood loss and wound complications during high tibial osteotomy. This surgery realigns bow-legged knees to ease osteoarthritis pain and slow joint damage. The trial enrolls 200 adults wit…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heel pain Face-Off: nerve zapping vs. Blood-Based injection vs. both
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingPlantar fasciitis causes heel pain when the tissue supporting the foot arch degenerates. Standard treatments like physical therapy, anti-inflammatory drugs, and orthotics help most people, but some continue to have pain for months. Researchers are testing three ultrasound-guided …
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiofrequency heat vs. exercise for aching shoulders
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers test whether TECAR therapy, a radiofrequency treatment that warms deep shoulder tissues, adds benefit to a standard exercise program for people with rotator cuff tendinopathy. Thirty-six participants receive either TECAR plus exercise or exercise alone. The trial meas…
Sponsor: Ayşe Ukbe Baykut • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can leaving a sliver of tooth root save your smile after an implant?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers compare two methods for replacing a missing front upper tooth with an implant right after extraction. One method, the Socket-Shield technique, leaves a thin piece of the tooth root in place to help protect the jawbone and gums. The other method uses the standard appro…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny camera could make knee surgery less painful
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers compare two ways to perform knee surgery for simple problems like meniscal tears, cartilage damage, and loose bodies. One method uses a needle arthroscopy with a 1.9mm camera through tiny openings, and the other uses standard arthroscopy. Adults aged 18 to 65 join the…
Sponsor: Panam Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New nose drop study aims to bring back lost smell for sinusitis sufferers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways to give steroid medicine to people with chronic sinusitis who have lost their sense of smell due to blocked nasal passages. One group will get standard steroid spray, while the other gets steroid drops placed directly where smell happens. The goal is …
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Self-Balancing exoskeleton could let SCI patients walk without crutches
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a self-balancing exoskeleton called XoMotion-R can help people with spinal cord injury (SCI) walk hands-free during rehab. Researchers will recruit 16 participants (8 inpatients and 8 outpatients) with specific levels of SCI to try the device. The goal is…
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple pillow be the key to better recovery after rotator cuff surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using a pillow placed behind the shoulder after rotator cuff repair surgery can lower pain and improve sleep. About 126 adults aged 40 to 70 will choose whether to use the pillow or not. Their pain, sleep quality, and shoulder function will be checked …
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Knee injection pain: does needle size or a chill spray help?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at ways to reduce pain during knee steroid injections for osteoarthritis. Researchers will test if using a thinner needle or a numbing spray (ethyl chloride) makes the injection hurt less. 88 adults with knee osteoarthritis will rate their pain right after the sh…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Hour online class help families manage bladder and bowel issues in duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a single online urotherapy education session can improve parents' knowledge and daily habits around bladder and bowel care for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. About 50 parents or caregivers will take part. The session covers urinary trac…
Sponsor: Lokman Hekim University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single psychedelic dose ease despair in advanced cancer?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a single high dose of psilocybin, given alongside a structured talking therapy called PEARL, reduces depressive symptoms in adults with advanced cancer. The trial enrolls 46 people in Ontario with stage IV solid tumors, sarcoma, melanoma, endocrine…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One shot in the knee: can hyaluronic acid quiet osteoarthritis pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a single injection of a hyaluronic acid solution into the knee can reduce pain and improve stiffness and function in people with knee osteoarthritis. The trial enrolls about 700 adults aged 40 to 80 who have had knee osteoarthritis symptoms for at …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: IBSA Institut Biochimique SA • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heat therapy may soothe jaw pain in TMD sufferers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether applying local heat to the jaw can reduce pain and fatigue caused by teeth clenching in people with chronic temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Ten adults with TMD will receive heat therapy and report their pain levels daily for 8 days. Researchers will com…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which bowel care tool wins the race? trial pits suppository, enema, and irrigation device
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingPeople with spinal cord injuries often rely on a bowel program to manage neurogenic bowel, a condition that makes it hard to control bowel movements. This trial compares three tools used during those programs: a bisacodyl suppository, a mini enema called Enemeez, and a transanal …
Sponsor: Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart rehab hope for rare amyloidosis patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a structured 5-week cardiac rehabilitation program can improve exercise ability and quality of life in 40 adults with cardiac amyloidosis. Participants will undergo supervised aerobic and strength training five days a week, with tests before and after the…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can contrast spread predict which sciatica injection works?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers compare three fluoroscopy-guided epidural steroid injection techniques for adults with leg pain from a herniated disc. Ninety-nine participants receive either a high-volume interlaminar injection, a low-volume interlaminar injection, or a transforaminal injection. The…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to make root canals less painful
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using different root canal tools (TruNatomy vs ProTaper Gold) and different sealers (AH Plus vs TotalFill BC) can reduce pain after a root canal. About 144 adults with a tooth infection will take part. They will rate their pain at several times over a …
Sponsor: European University of Lefke • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a rehab program ease swallowing and breathing problems after neck surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingAnterior cervical discectomy and fusion is a common neck surgery that can leave people with swallowing trouble, weaker breathing muscles, neck pain, and reduced quality of life. This trial tests whether a structured rehabilitation program improves those problems. Sixty adults who…
Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple wrist injection silence arthritis pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a wrist nerve block, which uses a local steroid injection to interrupt pain signals, can reduce wrist pain in adults with rheumatoid arthritis. The trial enrolls 180 people with oligoarticular rheumatoid arthritis that affects the wrist. Participan…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain waves may reveal how well a sedative blocks surgical pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether EEG brain wave patterns can track how the sedative dexmedetomidine eases pain during total hip replacement surgery. Twenty patients with hip osteoarthritis receive a dexmedetomidine infusion before their spinal anesthesia. The team records brain ac…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: China International Neuroscience Institution • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gum graft surgery: does the bed matter for thin gums?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers at the University of Iowa are studying people with thin gum tissue who need a gum graft to cover exposed tooth roots. The trial compares two ways of preparing the gum bed before placing a graft: removing all tissue down to the bone, or leaving a thin layer of tissue o…
Sponsor: University of Iowa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can foot and pelvis moves ease stubborn knee pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding Mulligan mobilization, a type of hands-on therapy applied to the foot or the pelvis, to a standard hip-knee exercise program can reduce pain and improve function in people with patellofemoral pain and flat feet. Researchers will compare three group…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an extra nerve block cut opioid use after knee replacement?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a nerve block at the back of the knee to the standard adductor canal block reduces pain and opioid use after total knee replacement. Adults scheduled for knee replacement under spinal anesthesia will receive either the standard block alone or the s…
Sponsor: Antalya Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could simple home exercises be the key to better knee health?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a home-based strength training program combined with self-management education can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life for people with knee osteoarthritis. Participants aged 45 and older are randomly assigned to either the exercise and education p…
Sponsor: Pingtung Veterans General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a CBD cream soothe heel pain fast?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a daily CBD cream can provide quick and lasting pain relief for people with plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. Fifty adults with the condition will apply either the CBD cream or a placebo for one month. Researchers will measure pain changes r…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Toothpaste formula aims to calm sensitive teeth
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a toothpaste with calcium sodium phosphosilicate reduces tooth sensitivity better than a regular fluoride toothpaste. About 192 adults with sensitive teeth will brush twice daily for 8 weeks. Researchers measure how teeth respond to a puff of air and a ge…
Sponsor: HALEON • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Numbing cream may take the sting out of pelvic pain injections
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a numbing cream (lidocaine-prilocaine) can reduce pain during trigger point injections for pelvic floor muscle pain. Adults undergoing these in-office injections will receive either the numbing cream or a placebo cream before the procedure. The study meas…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gout drug may take the sting out of knee replacement recovery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether colchicine, an anti-inflammatory drug used for gout, can reduce pain after total knee replacement surgery. Adults having knee replacement for osteoarthritis will take colchicine or a placebo for a few days after surgery. Researchers will track pain scores…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Geisinger Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can magnetic pulses boost shock wave therapy for tennis elbow?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) to standard shock wave therapy eases pain and improves function in adults with tennis elbow, a condition causing pain on the outer side of the elbow. About 70 people with symptoms lasting at least 3 month…
Sponsor: Ali Güneri • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can two manual therapies beat shoulder pain together?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding thoracic spine manipulation and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization to standard physical therapy helps people with shoulder impingement syndrome. Participants, aged 18 to 55, will receive either conventional therapy alone or conventional t…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can collagen supplements ease the deep pain of knee osteoarthritis?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether two different collagen supplements can reduce pain, stiffness, and disability in adults with knee osteoarthritis. Adults aged 35 to 65 with moderate knee osteoarthritis will take either a 10-gram hydrolyzed collagen, a 5-gram bioactive collagen peptide, o…
Sponsor: Cihangir Türemiş • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can light or sound waves silence jaw pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two non-invasive treatments for myofascial pain disorder, a common cause of chronic jaw and facial pain. Researchers will give one group low-level laser therapy and another group therapeutic ultrasound, both applied to the masseter muscle. The goal is to see w…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily drink soothe aching knees?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a daily drink containing hyaluronic acid can ease knee pain and improve joint function in adults aged 45 to 80 with mild knee osteoarthritis. Participants will drink either the active beverage or a placebo each day and report their pain levels usin…
Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality could transform scoliosis therapy for teens
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding virtual reality to Schroth exercises, a standard physiotherapy for scoliosis, improves trunk movement and quality of life in adolescents with moderate curves. Researchers will compare traditional supervised Schroth exercises with two VR-enhanced ve…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New exercise program aims to ease knee pain in seniors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a physical therapy program designed for older adults with knee osteoarthritis. The program focuses on mobility, balance, and fall prevention, and also considers each person's mental abilities. Forty participants aged 60 and older will take part in 16 sessions ove…
Sponsor: King Saud University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fish oil pills tested as new hope for jaw pain sufferers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special omega-3 supplement can reduce pain in adults with chronic temporomandibular disorder (TMD), a condition causing jaw pain. One hundred participants will take either the supplement or a placebo daily for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes i…
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single 2-Hour online session untangle shoulder pain beliefs?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a single 2-hour online pain skills session, called Empowered Relief, can help adults with subacromial shoulder pain who are following a 12-week exercise program. Researchers want to know if the session reduces unhelpful thoughts and fears about pain, and …
Sponsor: University College Copenhagen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could cannabis oil be a new key to chronic pain relief and stronger bones in women?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a daily oral cannabis extract with a 5:1 CBD-to-THC ratio can reduce chronic pain in women aged 45 to 80 who haven't found relief from standard treatments. Participants will receive either the cannabis extract or a placebo in a crossover design, allowing …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Associação Pan-Americana Multidisciplinar de Endocanabinologia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple steroid shot make root canals less painful?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether a single injection of dexamethasone, a steroid, given before a root canal can lower pain during the procedure. It includes adults with severe tooth pain from symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. Participants receive either dexamethasone or a placebo,…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Watim Medical & Dental College • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality could rewire the mind for better spine surgery recovery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an 8-week virtual reality-based cognitive behavioral therapy (VR-CBT) program, done at home before elective spine surgery, can improve recovery and quality of life. Adults scheduled for spinal fusion will be randomly assigned to receive VR-CBT plus usual …
Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart order system ensure older AML patients get the support they need?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a method called Active Default to improve supportive care for adults 60 and older starting venetoclax-based therapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Participants complete a geriatric assessment covering mobility, nutrition, mood, memory, and medications. If the …
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can your own blood ease nerve pain after disc surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into the epidural space during endoscopic disc herniation surgery can reduce nerve pain in the leg. PRP is made from the patient's own blood and may help healing and reduce inflammation. The trial will enroll 50 adults…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single radiation dose ease bone pain as well as five?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether a single, higher dose of radiation (8 Gy) can relieve pain from bone metastases as effectively as a standard course of five smaller doses (20 Gy total). The study includes adults with cancer that has spread to the bones and who have significant pain.…
Sponsor: Oman Ministry of Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a textured insole reboot foot sensation and stability?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether textured shoe insoles can improve balance, walking, and foot sensation in adults with plantar fasciopathy, a common cause of heel pain. Participants will wear both textured and smooth insoles while researchers measure their postural control, gait, and pla…
Sponsor: Jennifer Xu • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise program aims to steady the stance of osteoporosis patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a structured 12-week physiotherapy exercise program can improve balance, posture, and reduce fall risk in people with osteoporosis. Participants, aged 50 and older, will be randomly assigned to either the exercise program or a control group. The program f…
Sponsor: Alma Mater Europaea - Slovenia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pain drug help you walk better with knee arthritis?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether duloxetine, an FDA-approved osteoarthritis drug, can improve walking ability and physical activity in people with chronic knee osteoarthritis pain. Participants take duloxetine or a placebo for six weeks, then complete surveys, physical tasks, brain imagi…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Benedict Alter • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kratom patch could ease stubborn neck pain without pills
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a skin patch containing mitragynine, the main active compound from the kratom plant, can reduce pain in people with chronic myofascial pain syndrome in the upper neck and shoulder muscles. Participants aged 18 to 50 with pain lasting over three months wil…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Prince of Songkla University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which nerve block wins the battle against Post-Spine surgery pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks used to manage pain after lumbar spine surgery: the classic TLIP block and the QIP block. Adults aged 18-65 having elective lumbar discectomy will receive one of these blocks as part of their routine care. Researchers will tr…
Sponsor: Vezirköprü State Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Virtual reality jungle adventure may help teens recover from spine surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether playing a collaborative virtual reality game during the first walk after scoliosis surgery can reduce pain and anxiety in teens aged 10 to 17. Half of the participants will use a VR headset to explore a magical jungle with a physiotherapist, while t…
Sponsor: St. Justine's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple joint wash beat botox for jaw pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether washing out the jaw joint (arthrocentesis) works as well as Botox injections for treating painful temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Adults with TMJ pain that hasn't improved with standard care will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures.…
Sponsor: Mudher MB Alsunbuli • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chilling a tooth from the inside: could cold saline ease Post-Root-Canal pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether flushing the inside of a tooth with cold saline (about 2.5°C) after root canal retreatment can lower pain and inflammation. One hundred adults needing retreatment on a lower premolar will be randomly assigned to receive either cold or room-temperature sal…
Sponsor: Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A digital coach for knee replacement recovery — can it boost satisfaction and exercise?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial tests whether a web-based conversational assistant can help people recovering from total knee replacement. About 60 adults who have had knee replacement surgery will either receive standard care alone or standard care plus access to the online assistant for 6 wee…
Sponsor: Wojciech Sroga • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple massage tool ease chest pain that mimics a heart attack?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingPseudo-angina is chest pain that feels like a heart attack but comes from muscle knots, not the heart. This trial tests whether two hands-on treatments—Graston Technique (using a stainless-steel tool to massage muscles) and local ischemic compression (sustained finger pressure on…
Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new rowing seat help veterans with paralysis row freely?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two adaptive indoor rowing seats designed for Veterans who have limited trunk stability due to spinal cord injury, stroke, or neurodegenerative conditions. Participants will try both seats during short rowing sessions, and researchers will measure trunk moveme…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A gentle pull: could manual traction speed up knee replacement recovery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a hands-on technique called manual traction to standard physical therapy can reduce pain and improve function in women recovering from total knee replacement. Forty-eight women aged 50 to 75 with knee osteoarthritis will be randomly assigned to rec…
Sponsor: Alma Mater Europaea - Slovenia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Hands-On technique boost knee exercise results?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two physical therapy approaches for patellofemoral pain syndrome, a common cause of front knee pain. One group performs the Mikhled Knee Exercise Program alone, while the other adds Stecco fascial manipulation, a manual therapy technique. Researchers will meas…
Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could supervised exercise be safe for High-Risk heart patients?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether a structured, moderate-intensity cardiac rehabilitation program is safe for people with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy who carry high-risk genetic mutations. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the exercise program or standard physical …
Sponsor: Juan Jiménez Jáimez • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Muscle release may give wheelchair athletes a speed boost
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether applying myofascial release—a manual therapy that relaxes tight muscles—to the arms can improve sprint speed in wheelchair rugby players with spinal cord injury. Twelve athletes will complete a 20-meter sprint test with and without the therapy on separate…
Sponsor: Centro Universitário Augusto Motta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality could replace sedatives for anxious hip surgery patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset during hip replacement surgery can lower anxiety and prevent post-surgery confusion in older adults. Half of the participants will watch calming nature scenes through VR while under regional anesthesia, while the other…
Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single injection after knee surgery cut swelling in half?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an injection of tergase (berahyaluronidase alfa) can reduce swelling after total knee replacement surgery. The study involves 30 older adults with severe knee osteoarthritis who are having both knees replaced at the same time. One knee receives the inject…
Sponsor: Man Soo Kim • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple saltwater rinse revolutionize Post-Root canal pain relief?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 3% hypertonic saline (saltwater) rinse, used at the end of a root canal procedure, can reduce pain and inflammation better than the standard 0.9% saline rinse. Forty adults with painful tooth inflammation will receive one of the two rinses, and their pa…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 10-Day exercise boost before knee surgery speed recovery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a short, digitally guided exercise program before total knee replacement is practical and helpful. Sixty adults with knee osteoarthritis will either do the 10-14 day program or receive usual care. The main goal is to see if people stick with it and find i…
Sponsor: Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Prevention • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Knee pain showdown: which manual therapy technique wins?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two hands-on physical therapy techniques—popliteus muscle release and patellofemoral mobilization—for treating patellofemoral pain syndrome, a common cause of knee pain. Researchers will measure changes in pain intensity, knee function, and quadriceps strength…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Before or after? study tests best timing for shoulder surgery nerve block to cut pain and opioids
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares giving a nerve block before versus after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery to see which timing provides better pain control and recovery. Participants are adults undergoing this shoulder surgery who receive an interscalene nerve block. The trial measure…
Sponsor: Istinye University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a nerve block boost frozen shoulder treatment?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two treatments for frozen shoulder (retractile capsulitis): a standard steroid injection into the shoulder joint versus that same injection plus a nerve block near the shoulder blade. The nerve block uses a numbing medicine and a steroid to calm the nerve that…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cold rinse during root canals ease Post-Procedure pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using very cold water (around 2-3°C) to rinse the inside of a tooth during a root canal can lower pain afterward. The trial includes adults aged 20-40 with painful, infected lower molars. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either cold rinses th…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Flat feet fix? simple foot release may boost movement quality
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a manual foot massage (plantar fascia release) to standard foot exercises can immediately improve movement quality in young adults with flat feet. Twenty-nine physically active participants aged 18-35 will try both exercise-only and exercise-plus-m…
Sponsor: Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal stenosis surgery showdown: simpler procedure may be just as effective
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two surgical options for people who develop spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spine) above a previous fusion site. One group gets decompression alone (removing tissue pressing on nerves), while the other gets decompression plus extended fusion (adding screws a…
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a bone drug ease pain in kids with rare inflammatory disease?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the drug zoledronate can reduce pain in children aged 4 to 17 with chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO), a rare auto-inflammatory bone disease. The 30 participants have not responded to standard anti-inflammatory drugs. They will receive eith…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Which exercise works best for Runner's knee? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares core stability exercises versus proprioceptive (balance) training in 63 adults aged 18-40 with patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner's knee). Participants will be assigned to one of two exercise programs to see which better reduces pain and improves knee functi…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Laser vs shock wave: which zaps shoulder pain better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two non-invasive treatments—high-intensity laser therapy and extracorporeal shock wave therapy—for people with chronic supraspinatus tendinopathy (a common shoulder tendon condition). Researchers will measure tendon thickness, shoulder space, pain, range o…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Zoom yoga for young arthritis patients: a new hope?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether an 8-week yoga program done live over Zoom can improve balance, endurance, and well-being in 32 children aged 8-12 with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The yoga sessions are led by certified physiotherapists and include breathing, poses, and medi…
Sponsor: Akdeniz University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Simple exercises may ease scoliosis in teens
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 12-week program of core and breathing exercises can improve spine curvature, breathing, and appearance in teens aged 10-17 with mild scoliosis (Cobb angle 10-25°). 32 participants will be split into two groups: one doing the special exercises, the other…
Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Shockwave or laser: the battle to end tennis elbow pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two non-surgical treatments—shockwave therapy and high-power laser—for chronic tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) that has lasted over 3 months. Seventy-two adults aged 40-50 will receive one of the treatments plus standard physical therapy. Researchers will…
Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study tests nerve stretching to ease heel pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two types of nerve mobilization added to standard physical therapy for chronic plantar fasciitis. Sixty adults with heel pain for at least six weeks will be randomly assigned to receive either posterior tibial nerve mobilization or saphenous nerve mobiliza…
Sponsor: Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a Space-Age treadmill help spinal injury patients walk again?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether walking on an antigravity treadmill can boost heart and lung fitness and improve leg function in 60 people with incomplete spinal cord injury. Participants will do gait training on the treadmill or between parallel bars. The goal is to see if this spe…
Sponsor: Middle East University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Neck moves might boost shoulder recovery, small trial hopes
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding neck-strengthening exercises to standard physical therapy can reduce pain and improve shoulder function in people with shoulder impingement syndrome. Forty-two adults with shoulder pain will be split into two groups: one gets standard therapy alone…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Laser or glass powder: which eases tooth pain best?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two simple treatments for tooth sensitivity caused by worn enamel: a blue diode laser and a bioactive glass powder. Thirty adults with two similarly sensitive teeth will each receive both treatments (one per tooth) to see which works better. The goal is to find a…
Sponsor: Cukurova University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a pill plus walking ease knee pain and lift mood in veterans?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining the medication duloxetine with a structured walking program can improve physical function, reduce pain, and ease depressive symptoms in veterans with knee osteoarthritis. Participants will be assigned to either the drug-plus-exercise group or a …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Which shoulder stretch works best for cricket players?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two physical therapy techniques for athletes with tightness in the back of the shoulder, a common issue in overhead sports like cricket. 34 athletes will receive either Kaltenborn joint mobilization or a specific stretch for 4 weeks. Researchers will measure p…
Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Olive oil may boost heart rehab for heart failure patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking at least 4 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil daily for 12 weeks, alongside standard cardiac rehab, is feasible and helpful for people with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Researchers will measure changes in diet, exercise capacity…
Sponsor: Old Dominion University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Breathing and massage combo tested for Nurses' aching necks
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding deep breathing exercises to a massage routine can quickly reduce neck pain and stiffness in operating room nurses after surgery. Thirty-eight nurses will receive either massage alone or massage plus breathing exercises in a single session. Research…
Sponsor: Istanbul Aydın University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Which anesthetic gets you home faster after hip surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two spinal anesthetics, ropivacaine and bupivacaine, in 176 people having hip replacement surgery. The goal is to see which one allows faster return of feeling and movement while still controlling pain well enough for same-day discharge.
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Turku • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Root canal relief? study tests weaker bleach for less pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two strengths of sodium hypochlorite (a disinfectant used during root canals) to see which causes less pain afterward. 116 adults needing a root canal will be randomly assigned to receive either a 2.5% or 5.25% solution. Pain levels will be measured at 6, 12, …
Sponsor: College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New nasal spray aims to unblock stuffy noses fast
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well RHINOSEDAL works for people aged 8 and older with a stuffy nose caused by colds, allergies, or sinus issues. About 126 participants will use the treatment as prescribed and report their symptoms over 6 days. The goal is to see if it provides meaningfu…
Sponsor: Laboratoires Elerte • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New study tests At-Home whitening gel for brighter smiles
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test a 16% carbamide peroxide gel used at home in custom trays for 90 minutes daily over six weeks. Ten adults with healthy gums and no prior whitening will have their tooth color measured by a special device and report how their quality of life changes. The goal …
Sponsor: University of Valencia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a simple roller ease tennis elbow pain without drugs?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a roller device that delivers essential oils during self-massage can reduce pain and improve function in people with chronic tennis elbow (lasting over 3 months). Eighty adults will use the roller twice daily for 3 months. Researchers will measure pain an…
Sponsor: Puressentiel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New knee injection polymer put to the test in first human trial
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early study tests the safety of a single injection of a new polymer called ABR1 for knee osteoarthritis. About 25 adults with moderate to severe knee pain will receive the injection and be followed for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if the treatment causes any side effect…
Sponsor: Pleryon Therapeutics (Hangzhou) Limited • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Virtual park ride could boost rehab motivation for brain conditions
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) system during cycling exercise makes rehabilitation more motivating for adults with conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, or frailty. About 70 participants will try cycling with and without VR over 4 weeks. …
Sponsor: Marta Mondellini • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Timing is everything: new study tests best order for knee pain relief
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using a gentle pulling force (mechanical traction) on the knee before or after exercise works better for easing pain and improving movement in people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will compare three groups: traction before exercise, traction af…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Tape it or skip it? new study tests kinesiotaping for knee arthritis
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding kinesiotaping (a special elastic tape) to standard physical therapy can improve pain, movement, and fear of activity in people with knee osteoarthritis. Sixty adults aged 40-65 with mild knee arthritis will be randomly assigned to receive either…
Sponsor: Nazli Cigercioglu • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 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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Massage-like therapy may straighten posture and even faces, small trial suggests
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether myofascial release therapy, a type of hands-on treatment that loosens tight connective tissue, can improve body posture and facial symmetry in healthy adults. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to receive the therapy twice a week for six weeks o…
Sponsor: Ece ACAR • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Spine surgery pain relief: which nerve block works best?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of nerve blocks (thoracolumbar interfascial plane block and retrolaminar block) to see which one helps patients recover better after lumbar spine fusion surgery. 70 adults scheduled for surgery will receive one of the two blocks before the procedure.…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New pain test battery could speed up drug development
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test a new method to see how two pain medicines, naproxen and pregabalin, work in healthy adults. Up to 25 participants will receive each medicine and a placebo in random order. They will undergo several short, controlled pain tests, like a cold water hand b…
Sponsor: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can difficulty naming emotions shape how much tailbone pain you feel?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Marmara University are studying whether alexithymia, a trait where people struggle to identify and describe their feelings, relates to pain intensity, quality of life, anxiety, depression, and childhood trauma in adults with chronic coccydynia. Participants have ha…
Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 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 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks hidden dangers of common leukemia drug
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 200 children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoma to learn more about the short- and long-term side effects of asparaginase drugs. Researchers will track how often serious toxicities occur during standard treatment and a newer therapy called SJALL2…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does your morning coffee stir up heart rhythm trouble?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers want to know whether caffeine consumption is linked to irregular heartbeats and daily physical activity in adults with heart failure, reduced left ventricular ejection fraction, and an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). About 170 participants fill out a one…
Sponsor: Jean-Benoît Le Polain de Waroux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can teaching pain science rewire how older adults think about knee arthritis?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingMany older adults with knee osteoarthritis believe their pain comes mainly from joint wear and tear, which can lead to fear of movement and less activity. Researchers at McMaster University are comparing two web-based education programs: one that explains pain as a mix of biologi…
Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists map the daily rhythms of chronic pain
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at the University of Minnesota are studying why chronic pain varies so much from person to person. The study enrolls 400 adults with chronic low back pain or spinal cord injury-related neuropathic pain. Participants answer brief surveys four times a day for at least t…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can hope and trust boost engagement with rehab robots?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study looks at adults aged 18 to 85 with neurological conditions like stroke, Parkinson's disease, or spinal cord injury who use robotic or virtual reality tools in their rehabilitation. Researchers want to see if hope and the quality of the patient-provider re…
Sponsor: Catholic University, Italy • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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The breathing muscle that may hit pause: scientists probe diaphragm hibernation in ICU
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Radboud University Medical Center are studying whether the diaphragm, the main breathing muscle, enters a hibernation-like state in ICU patients who need a breathing machine. The study follows 112 adults on invasive mechanical ventilation for at least three days. S…
Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a bedside ultrasound predict which septic shock patients will stop breathing on their own?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers are studying whether repeated bedside ultrasound scans of the diaphragm can predict breathing failure in adults with septic shock. The study follows 120 patients in intensive care for up to 72 hours, measuring how far the diaphragm moves and how thick it is. The team …
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wrist trackers vs. feelings: the Sleep-Pain puzzle in arthritis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at the University of Reading are studying how sleep and pain relate in adults with hip or knee osteoarthritis. Participants wear a wrist sleep monitor for seven days and nights while answering daily questions about sleep, pain, and mood. The team compares reported sle…
Sponsor: University of Reading • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal stimulation trial aims to restore movement in paralyzed patient
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether temporarily stimulating nerves in the lower spine can improve movement and bladder function in one person with a spinal cord injury. The participant will have small electrodes placed near the spinal nerves and undergo 10 days of rehabilitation s…
Sponsor: Peter J. Grahn, Ph.D. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests which root canal cleaning technique best fights infection
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at three different ways to clean infected root canals in 66 men aged 18-35. The goal is to see which method best reduces signs of inflammation and infection. Researchers will measure certain proteins in the fluid around the tooth root before and after treatment.
Sponsor: Kırıkkale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could popular Weight-Loss drugs quietly reshape your mouth?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Kırıkkale University are studying how GLP-1 receptor agonists, drugs prescribed for type 2 diabetes and obesity, affect saliva and oral health. Fifty adults aged 18 to 65 who are newly prescribed these drugs provide saliva samples and undergo dental exams at the st…
Sponsor: Kırıkkale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two shoulder implants, one question: which restores function best?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers are comparing two common types of total shoulder replacement, anatomic and reverse, in adults who already had the surgery. The study tracks patient-reported pain and function scores, complications, and revision surgeries for three years. They also check how often the …
Sponsor: Vani Sabesan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could metabolic syndrome shape the course of rare blood cancers?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Assiut University are studying whether metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and high blood sugar, relates to the clinical course of chronic Philadelphia-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms. These are rare blood cancers where the bo…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can doctors match the right arthritis drug to the right child?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Sohag University are following 50 children under 18 who have systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a rare inflammatory disease that affects the whole body. The study records each child's symptoms, lab results, complications, and the treatments they receive, inclu…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can hard knee exercises reveal how patellofemoral pain changes movement?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers want to understand how people with patellofemoral pain respond to resistance training taken to muscular failure. About 30 participants aged 15 to 35 with pain in one knee will perform a knee exercise until they cannot continue or their pain reaches a moderate level. T…
Sponsor: Ted Gunhamn • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can stem cells from a child with progeria reveal a path to therapy?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers are taking a blood sample from one child with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, a rare condition that causes rapid premature aging. They plan to turn those blood cells into stem cells and then into disease-relevant cells like muscle and nerve cells. This lab model…
Sponsor: Bundang CHA Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden kidney damage may lurk in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether people with rheumatoid arthritis have early, symptom-free kidney problems more often than healthy people of the same age and sex. The study compares kidney function and urine protein levels between 120 participants, including those with rheumatoid …
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do rheumatic diseases quietly damage the Eye's oil glands?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Assiut University are studying whether rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Sjogren's syndrome harm the meibomian glands, the tiny eyelid glands that keep tears from evaporating. The study compares 120 people with these conditions to 30 healt…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden brain disease study aims to prevent stroke and dementia
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at people aged 65 and older who have signs of brain blood vessel disease on a past scan but no history of stroke, dementia, or other major brain conditions. Researchers will collect information on daily function, thinking skills, speech, and any new vascular even…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can three routine blood ratios predict who survives AML?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Assiut University Hospitals are studying whether three blood measures predict survival in adults newly diagnosed with non-M3 acute myeloid leukemia. The measures are the ratio of C-reactive protein to albumin, the ratio of albumin to fibrinogen, and the level of fe…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain tumor or aneurysm first? study weighs the safer sequence
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers are observing patients in China who have both a tumor in the sellar region of the brain and an unruptured intracranial aneurysm. The study compares three approaches: removing the tumor before treating the aneurysm, treating the aneurysm before removing the tumor, or r…
Sponsor: Cheng sen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues to stubborn baby and adult teeth
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand why some teeth fail to erupt (come in) properly. Researchers will look at dental records and test for changes in the PTH1R gene in 50 patients with eruption problems. The goal is to improve diagnosis and distinguish between different causes, such as …
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can 3D scans and muscle sensors unlock scoliosis secrets?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Akdeniz University are studying how adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, a sideways spine curve, affects the muscles along the spine and overall posture. They will compare teens with scoliosis who wear a back brace, those who do not, and healthy teens. Using surface el…
Sponsor: Akdeniz University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can blood tests predict transplant complications?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how levels of immune-signaling molecules called cytokines change in the blood just before and after a stem cell transplant. Researchers want to see if these patterns differ based on the patient's disease, such as myelofibrosis or acute leukemia, and the type o…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to predict deadly infections in blood cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at blood cancer patients who carry drug-resistant bacteria in their gut. Researchers want to find out who is most likely to get a serious infection from these bacteria. They will collect rectal swabs and track patients for 90 days to build a prediction tool. The …
Sponsor: Fundación Pública Andaluza para la gestión de la Investigación en Sevilla • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A patient questionnaire may rival lab tests for spotting rheumatoid arthritis flares
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Sohag University are studying 150 people with rheumatoid arthritis to see whether the Rheumatoid Arthritis Impact of Disease (RAID) questionnaire can reliably detect disease flares. They will compare the questionnaire's performance with other standard disease activ…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemotherapy at home for leukemia: a feasibility test
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether patients with acute myeloid leukemia can receive intravenous cytarabine chemotherapy at home instead of in the hospital. Researchers will track how many patients complete the planned home treatment, how often doses are given at home versus the hospital…
Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gum study could unlock secrets of Body's immune response
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how gum inflammation and the bacteria in your mouth interact with your body's immune system. Twenty healthy adults will use a special toothpaste and then stop brushing for a period to see how inflammation and bacteria change. The goal is to better understand t…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could hidden nerve pain explain some shoulder pain cases?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how often nociplastic pain, a type of pain caused by altered nerve processing rather than tissue damage, occurs in people with subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS). Researchers will examine 400 adults aged 18 to 70 with shoulder pain lasting at least 3 months. Par…
Sponsor: Vejle Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why do some shoulder injections work better? a study looks for clues in pain type
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 134 adults with subacromial pain syndrome, a common cause of shoulder pain. All receive a routine corticosteroid injection into the shoulder as part of usual care. Researchers test whether people with a nociplastic pain phenotype, a type of pain processing that…
Sponsor: Vejle Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a tiny RNA molecule shed light on rheumatoid arthritis?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Sohag University are comparing levels of a long non-coding RNA called GAS5 and a blood protein called IL-6 in people with rheumatoid arthritis versus healthy individuals. The study will measure GAS5 expression in blood samples using a technique called qRT-PCR and c…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A blood marker may reveal hidden heart risk in rheumatoid arthritis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a blood protein called asprosin is linked to metabolic syndrome and heart risk in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will compare asprosin levels in three groups: rheumatoid arthritis patients with metabolic syndrome, those without it, and h…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a questionnaire capture the real burden of psoriatic arthritis?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Assiut University are studying how psoriatic arthritis affects patients' daily lives and whether that impact matches clinical signs of disease activity. Adults with psoriatic arthritis will complete the Arabic version of the PsAID-12 questionnaire, which covers pai…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can new tools help ICU patients who cannot speak?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores the communication challenges faced by healthcare providers when caring for non-verbal patients in intensive care, such as those with spinal cord injury or a tracheostomy. Researchers will interview nurses and speech-language pathologists, then survey a larger …
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stem cell harvest trial aims to unlock gene therapy for rare blood disorders
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will test whether it is safe and possible to collect blood stem cells from 12 young adults with inherited bone marrow failure syndromes. Participants will receive two drugs (filgrastim and plerixafor) to move stem ce…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a hidden thyroid problem worsen rheumatoid arthritis?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers are measuring how often subclinical hypothyroidism, a mild form of underactive thyroid, occurs in people with rheumatoid arthritis compared to healthy people. They will also check whether this thyroid condition relates to higher disease activity or more severe joint i…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A conversation before spine surgery could change how patients recover
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an extra consultation using a predictive tool, called Dialogue Support, helps adults scheduled for lumbar spine surgery understand their likely outcomes. The tool estimates how a patient may fare one year after surgery and presents that information visual…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Akershus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can big data improve safety in gynecologic surgery?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is a large registry that will collect detailed information from thousands of women undergoing surgery for non-cancerous gynecologic conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, and ovarian cysts. The goal is to track surgical techniques, complications, and recovery in real…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cells may hold the key to faster recovery after facial surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether changes in regulatory T cells (a type of immune cell) after facial reconstruction surgery can predict how quickly patients heal and how long they stay in the hospital. Researchers will collect blood samples from about 60 adults before, during, and afte…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound may spot silent joint damage in mild hemophilia
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study uses ultrasound to examine the joints of adults with mild hemophilia, a group that often goes understudied. Researchers will scan six joints (ankles, knees, elbows) to look for early signs of damage that may not cause symptoms yet. The goal is to see how common joint p…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could scoliosis steal teen sleep? new study asks
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares sleep quality between adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis and healthy peers of similar age and sex. Researchers will use questionnaires to assess sleep, and in the scoliosis group, they will also look at curve severity, pain, body image, and brace use. The g…
Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple X-Ray measurement outperform BMI in knee surgery safety?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether the thickness of fat over the shin bone, measured on a standard knee X-ray, is a better predictor of infection after total knee replacement than Body Mass Index (BMI). Researchers will review data from 400 adults who had knee replacement surgery, c…
Sponsor: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart tool keep watch on leukemia after treatment stops?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether a digital tool can help monitor adults with chronic myeloid leukemia who have stopped treatment for up to two years. Over 12 months, researchers will track how often patients use the tool, aiming for a usage rate of at least 60%. The goal is to see if …
Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 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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Can a new italian questionnaire unlock the fear behind jaw pain?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is translating and testing an Italian version of a questionnaire that measures kinesiophobia—the fear of movement—in people with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), which affect the jaw joint and muscles. Researchers will ask 250 adults diagnosed with TMD to complete t…
Sponsor: Alessandro Aquino • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple protein test unlock the secrets of joint disease?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether levels of a protein called 15-PGDH in the blood and joint fluid are linked to the severity of osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Researchers will measure 15-PGDH in about 51 adults with these conditions and compare it with ultrasound images and…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a catalan questionnaire accurately measure arm, shoulder, and hand disability?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to translate and validate a Catalan version of the QuickDASH questionnaire, a widely used tool for measuring upper extremity disability. The research involves Catalan-speaking adults with upper limb disorders and follows a two-phase process: translation and cultur…
Sponsor: Corporacion Parc Tauli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Engineering immune cells to outsmart Leukemia's defenses
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates how to engineer T cells to more effectively target acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Researchers will analyze samples from healthy donors and AML patients to identify T-cell receptors that recognize leukemia cells. The goal is to create next-generation enginee…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can ultrasound consistently measure the diaphragm? a study puts it to the test
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether diaphragm ultrasound gives consistent results when performed by different anesthesiologists. Two doctors will each scan the diaphragm using three different methods, and their measurements will be compared to see which method is most reliable. The goal …
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a jaw joint washout reshape chewing muscles? ultrasound study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how a procedure called temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis—a washout of the jaw joint—affects the masseter muscle, a key chewing muscle. Researchers will use ultrasound and strain elastography to measure the muscle's thickness and elasticity before and afte…
Sponsor: sema kaya • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Knee implant materials put to the test in human cells
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether common orthopedic materials, like titanium alloy and polylactic acid (PLA), are safe for use in knee surgery. Researchers will expose human tissue samples from 50 knee replacement patients to these materials in the lab. They will check for cell damage…
Sponsor: Stefano Zaffagnini • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can brain scans unlock hidden effects of becker muscular dystrophy?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how the absence of a protein called Dp140 in people with Becker muscular dystrophy might affect the brain, thinking, and muscle function. Researchers will use brain and muscle imaging, along with cognitive and psychological tests, to explore these connections.…
Sponsor: Institut de Myologie, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple Note-Taking change could transform blood cancer care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis quality improvement initiative tests whether a standardized electronic medical record template for progress notes, combined with a pharmacist-led medication titration service, can improve the management of polycythemia vera (PV). The study enrolls hematologists and oncologis…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can watching the course of myotonic dystrophy unlock better care?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 100 adults with myotonic dystrophy (types 1 or 2) for two years to understand how muscle stiffness, daily function, and heart health change over time. Researchers will look back at up to 18 months of past medical records and then track participants with clinic …
Sponsor: Lupin Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mind over elbow: can beliefs predict how tennis elbow patients respond to treatment?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates what factors — such as pain intensity, fear of movement, and confidence in managing pain — influence how adults with chronic tennis elbow perceive their illness and what they expect from treatment. Researchers will survey 137 participants and analyze the d…
Sponsor: Acibadem University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Flat feet fix? study pits shoe inserts against foot exercises for runners
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares two approaches for runners with flat feet (pes planus): custom foot orthoses versus an eight-week foot-core strengthening program. Researchers will measure how each intervention affects hip, knee, and ankle motion during a prolonged run. The goal is to underst…
Sponsor: Dalhousie University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart valve shape may predict drug success in thick heart muscle disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at people with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy — a condition where the heart muscle is abnormally thick and blocks blood flow. Researchers want to see if certain abnormalities in the mitral valve or its supporting structures affect how well the drug mavac…
Sponsor: French Cardiology Society • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone videos could unlock secrets of rare brain disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tracks how Sanfilippo syndrome type C, a rare genetic disorder that affects the brain, progresses over time. Caregivers of children and young adults aged 1 to 25 will record videos of daily activities and answer questionnaires using a smartphone app every six months fo…
Sponsor: Phoenix Nest • 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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Tiny study asks: can spine specialists see the same thing on CT?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study checks how consistently six doctors can grade degeneration of the small joints in the spine (facet joints) using CT scans. It includes 12 patients and uses the Pathria scale. The goal is to see if the grading method is reliable, not to test a treatment.
Sponsor: Sklifosovsky Institute of Emergency Care • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tool aims to predict failed back surgery before it happens
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to create a tool that predicts which patients are likely to have persistent pain after lumbar spine surgery, a condition known as failed back surgery syndrome. Researchers will combine routine blood tests, MRI scans, and psychological questionnaires from 150 adult…
Sponsor: juan jose valero quintero,MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Belly fat vs. body mass index: which better predicts spine surgery risks?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how different types of obesity—central (belly fat) versus peripheral (fat elsewhere)—affect blood loss and complications during major lower back surgery. Researchers will measure pressure inside the abdomen and blood loss in 90 adults having lumbar spine surge…
Sponsor: Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Decades of data reveal which Gum-Implant treatments last
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at people who had treatment for peri-implantitis—an infection around dental implants—between 5 and 23 years ago. Researchers will check gum health, bone levels, and other signs to see which surgical or non-surgical approaches worked best over the long term. The g…
Sponsor: University of Guarulhos • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart device data may unlock secrets of rare heart muscle disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks back at the medical records of 300 people with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy who have an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) and have had dangerous heart rhythms. Researchers want to count how often ICD-related problems occur, such as lead failure or ina…
Sponsor: Policlinico Casilino ASL RMB • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chewing gum test reveals hidden impact of gum disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure how well people with gum disease can chew. One hundred adults with periodontitis will chew a special gum for 20 cycles to test their chewing performance. Researchers will also check the severity of their gum disease to see if there is a link. This is an ob…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gum treatment may improve chewing, study hopes to prove
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether treating gum disease (periodontitis) can improve how well people chew and their overall oral quality of life. Researchers will ask 44 adults with gum disease to fill out questionnaires, do a chewing test with colored gum, and provide saliva samples. Th…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may reveal hidden cancer spread without scans
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a blood test can locate where colorectal cancer has returned or spread after surgery. Researchers are analyzing genetic markers in the blood to build a model that predicts whether a recurrence is local or distant. The goal is to improve early detecti…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple heart catheter test predict serious complications after myocarditis?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether measuring blood flow in the heart's smallest blood vessels (microcirculation) can help predict serious health events within a year after a person is hospitalized for acute myocarditis. Researchers will use a special technique during a standard hear…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict PRP success for arthritic knees
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a routine blood test can predict which patients with knee osteoarthritis will get good pain relief from platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. Researchers will enroll 120 people aged 40-60 with moderate knee arthritis. Each person will receive three PR…
Sponsor: Utku Gürhan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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AI vs. doctors: who reads brain data better in spine surgery?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether artificial intelligence programs like ChatGPT can interpret brain monitoring data (BIS) as accurately as experienced clinicians during spine surgery. Researchers will compare AI responses to those of two doctors in 63 patients. The goal is to see if A…
Sponsor: Antalya Health Sciences University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Knee pain relief starts in the mind: new study tests a health aid to bust common myths about osteoarthritis.
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a short health aid—a tool that corrects common misunderstandings about knee osteoarthritis—can help patients feel less worried and make clearer treatment choices. About 159 adults with knee osteoarthritis will be randomly assigned to review the health…
Sponsor: David Ring • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Nerve sensitivity may predict shoulder surgery success
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 50 adults having arthroscopic rotator cuff repair to see if a condition called central sensitization—where the nervous system is overly sensitive to pain—affects their recovery. Before surgery and 3 months after, researchers will measure pain and shoulder f…
Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Wearable sensors could bring duchenne monitoring home
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a wearable sensor (Syde device) can reliably measure arm and hand function in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who can no longer walk. Current tests are done in clinics and may miss small changes. The goal is to see if home-based digital monitoring i…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liege • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Dental scans and AI could spot rare bone diseases faster
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will take 3D scans of the inside of the mouth from 240 people with rare bone or cartilage diseases and from healthy volunteers. Researchers will use shape analysis and artificial intelligence to see if these scans can help tell different diseases apart. The goal is to …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Brain scans reveal why some knee pain feels different
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study uses brain MRI to compare brain activity in women over 40 with knee osteoarthritis who have two different types of pain: joint-related pain and nerve-related pain. Researchers will look at a brain region called the anterior insula to see if activity differs between the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Which intubation method works best for acromegaly patients?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how to safely place a breathing tube in people with acromegaly, a condition that can cause changes in the face and airway. It compares two methods: direct laryngoscopy and video laryngoscopy. The goal is to find which method gives a better view of the airway a…
Sponsor: Muzaffer GENCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could low vitamin c weaken bones? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will check vitamin C levels in 40 people with osteoporosis, comparing those who have had a spine fracture to those who haven't. The goal is to see if lower vitamin C is more common in the fracture group. No treatment is given; the study simply measures an…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study to reveal hidden immune effects of common leukemia drug
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will observe 10 adults with acute myeloid leukemia who are receiving the drug gilteritinib after a stem cell transplant. Researchers want to understand how gilteritinib affects the behavior, metabolism, and function of immune cells like T-cells and monocytes. The goal …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Blood test could predict bleeding risk in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to create a score that uses a special blood test to predict bleeding risk in people with blood cancers and very low platelet counts. Researchers will take an extra blood sample from 410 participants and analyze it with viscoelastometric tests. The goal is to ident…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Annecy Genevois • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Infant skull study aims to unlock secrets of craniosynostosis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at skull bone samples from 80 infants aged 3 to 12 months who have craniosynostosis, a condition where skull bones fuse too early. Researchers will measure the bone's strength, structure, and tissue makeup both near and far from the fused area. The goal is to bet…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Emotional blindness may sabotage knee pain therapy
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether alexithymia—a condition where people struggle to identify and describe their emotions—affects how well patients with knee osteoarthritis respond to physical therapy. Sixty participants aged 40 to 75 with moderate knee osteoarthritis will receive a …
Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study tests if SPECT imaging can forecast prostate cancer treatment success
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at whether SPECT scans taken after Lu-PSMA therapy can help predict how well patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) are doing. Researchers will measure tumor activity and volume on the scans and compare them to standard PET-base…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New study tests if injecting drug into bone works better than IV during joint replacement
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 80 people having hip or knee replacement surgery to compare two ways of giving a drug called tranexamic acid, which helps reduce bleeding. Half will get the drug through a standard IV, and the other half will get it injected into the bone. Researchers will mea…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Hua Luo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Knee pain may mess with your Joint's sense of position
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how knee pain intensity relates to the knee's ability to sense its own position (proprioception) in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Researchers will measure pain and joint position error during a single-leg squat in 82 adults aged 18–35. The goal is …
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New wrist scanner could slash radiation and speed up 3D imaging
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a cone-beam CT scanner can create 3D wrist models as good as the current standard CT scan, but with less radiation and faster processing. Six healthy volunteers will get both scans a few weeks apart. The goal is to see if the new method is accurate en…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Hidden muscle loss in young arthritis patients under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how often muscle weakness and loss (sarcopenia) happens in people aged 15 to 40 with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Researchers will measure grip strength, do body scans, and use questionnaires to check muscle health. The goal is to find out how common this pr…
Sponsor: CHU de Reims • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Toothpaste showdown: which paste best repairs tiny cavities?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests how well three different toothpastes repair early tooth damage (enamel lesions) in 30 healthy adults aged 18-70. Participants wear a removable mouth device with human enamel pieces for 14 days per toothpaste, with breaks in between. Researchers measure mineral ga…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Root canal Patients' bite strength tracked for 4 years
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 70 adults aged 20-60 who need root canal treatment on a premolar or molar. Researchers measure how hard they can bite and how force spreads across teeth before treatment, after root canal, after a crown, and up to 4 years later. They also ask about chewing comf…
Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can Sauna-Like heat help chronic pain? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how whole-body heat therapy (hyperthermia) changes body temperature, pain sensitivity, and pain during movement in 60 people—half with chronic widespread pain (like fibromyalgia) and half healthy. Participants will receive six heat sessions over three weeks. T…
Sponsor: Bern University of Applied Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New blood test may predict cancer relapse after transplant
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new blood test called AlloHeme that looks for tiny traces of a patient's own cells after a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if the test can predict whether leukemia or MDS will come back before it happens. About 400 adults who have had or will have…
Sponsor: CareDx • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could menopause and blood sugar be tied to frozen shoulder? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will explore if menopause and blood sugar levels are linked to frozen shoulder in women. Researchers will survey women who have had frozen shoulder and closely monitor a smaller group of perimenopausal women with and without the condition. The goal is to understand why…
Sponsor: University of Nottingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New study tracks how a Gut-Joint drug works in real time
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 75 adults with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis who are starting guselkumab, a drug used for inflammatory bowel disease. Researchers want to see if the drug also helps with joint pain and stiffness linked to spondyloarthritis. Participants will report symp…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Could lynch syndrome raise your risk of gum disease?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will check if people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises cancer risk, have more gum disease than the general population. Researchers will look at dental records from 25 adults with Lynch syndrome. The goal is to see if gum disease is a hidden health is…
Sponsor: Rotundo Roberto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can digital tools predict which physical therapists get hurt on the job?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use digital motion-capture software to compare how often female and male physical therapists in Egypt are at risk for work-related muscle and joint injuries. Researchers will record therapists' movements with an iPhone and analyze their posture and range of motion…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC