Viral infectious disease
MONDO:0005108Any disease caused by a virus.
Also known as: Viruses caused disease or disorder, Viruses disease or disorder, Viruses infection, Viruses infectious disease, infection, viral, viral disease, viral disorder, viral infection
4436 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 133 tagged with Viral infectious disease itself.
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Sub-types of Viral infectious disease
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Primary viral infectious disease 0 trials · 4,241 incl. sub-types
32 sub-types
- Viral sexually transmitted disease 5 trials · 1,589 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Lentivirus infection 2 trials · 1,565 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Nidovirales infectious disease 8 trials · 995 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Viral hepatitis 12 trials · 443 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Influenza 332 trials · 343 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Herpesviridae infectious disease 7 trials · 304 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Human papilloma virus infection 297 trials · 303 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hepadnaviridae infectious disease 0 trials · 274 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Mononegavirales infectious disease 0 trials · 217 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Flaviviridae infectious disease 1 trial · 97 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Picornaviridae infectious disease 0 trials · 55 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Adenoviridae infectious disease 43 trials · 44 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Monkeypox 40 trials
- Bunyaviridae infectious disease 1 trial · 39 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Togaviridae infectious disease 0 trials · 32 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Deltaretrovirus infections 1 trial · 32 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Viral pneumonia 27 trials Sub-types →
- Viral encephalitis 3 trials · 17 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Smallpox 15 trials Sub-types →
- Rotavirus infection 12 trials
- Caliciviridae infectious disease 6 trials · 10 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Plantar wart 9 trials
- Rubella 9 trials Sub-types →
- Arenaviridae infectious disease 1 trial · 8 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Polyomavirus infectious disease 6 trials
- Viral exanthem 0 trials · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Viral myocarditis 2 trials
- Cowpox 1 trial
- Astroviridae infectious disease 0 trials
- Aleutian mink disease, human 0 trials
- Phlebotomus fever 0 trials
- Viral pericarditis 0 trials
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Viral respiratory tract infection 47 trials · 564 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Influenza 332 trials · 343 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Respiratory syncytial virus infectious disease 168 trials · 170 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Common cold 36 trials
- Viral pneumonia 27 trials Sub-types →
- Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome 2 trials
- Viral laryngitis 0 trials
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Coronavinae infectious disease 134 trials
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Disease arising from reactivation of latent virus 4 trials · 89 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Herpes zoster 73 trials Sub-types →
- Genital herpes 8 trials Sub-types →
- Herpes labialis 5 trials Sub-types →
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Viral infection of central nervous system 3 trials · 58 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Poliomyelitis 28 trials · 39 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Viral encephalitis 3 trials · 17 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Venezuelan equine encephalitis 1 trial
- Lymphocytic choriomeningitis 1 trial
- Central nervous system AIDS arteritis 0 trials
- Geniculate herpes zoster 0 trials
- Meningitis caused by poliovirus 0 trials
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Viral hemorrhagic fever 10 trials · 51 incl. sub-types
16 sub-types
- Ebola hemorrhagic fever 21 trials
- Dengue hemorrhagic fever 7 trials Sub-types →
- Arenavirus hemorrhagic fever 0 trials · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever 5 trials
- Marburg hemorrhagic fever 4 trials
- Rift valley fever 3 trials
- Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome 2 trials
- Venezuelan equine encephalitis 1 trial
- Hemorrhagic fever-renal syndrome 1 trial
- Bolivian hemorrhagic fever 0 trials
- Brazilian hemorrhagic fever 0 trials
- Chapare hemorrhagic fever 0 trials
- Kyasanur forest disease 0 trials Sub-types →
- Lujo hemorrhagic fever 0 trials
- Omsk hemorrhagic fever 0 trials
- Venezuelan hemorrhagic fever 0 trials
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Arbovirus fever 0 trials · 46 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Chikungunya 31 trials
- Yellow fever 16 trials
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Kaposi's sarcoma 45 trials
4 sub-types
- Classic Kaposi sarcoma 3 trials
- Endemic Kaposi sarcoma 1 trial
- Iatrogenic Kaposi's sarcoma 1 trial
- Colorectal Kaposi sarcoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 infectious disease 5 trials · 34 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 31 trials
- Tropical spastic paraparesis 3 trials
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Rabies 27 trials
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Common wart 26 trials
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Vaccinia 17 trials
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Immunodeficiency 32B 9 trials
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Arbovirus infection 8 trials
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Viral eye infection 0 trials · 8 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Herpes simplex virus keratitis 1 trial · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cytomegalovirus retinitis 2 trials
- Viral conjunctivitis 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Herpes zoster with dermatitis of eyelid 0 trials
- Infectious epithelial keratitis 0 trials
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Human infection by orthopoxvirus 5 trials
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Herpangina 3 trials
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Milker's nodule 3 trials
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Parvoviridae infectious disease 1 trial
2 sub-types
- Aleutian mink disease, human 0 trials
- Fetal parvovirus syndrome 0 trials
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Zika virus congenital syndrome 1 trial
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Molluscum contagiosum 1 trial
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Pharyngoconjunctival fever 1 trial
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Newcastle disease 0 trials
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Reoviridae infectious disease 0 trials
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Whitewater Arroyo hemorrhagic fever 0 trials
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Congenital varicella syndrome 0 trials
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Contagious pustular dermatitis 0 trials
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Epidemic pleurodynia 0 trials
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Exanthema subitum 0 trials
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Focal epithelial hyperplasia 0 trials
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Lumpy skin disease 0 trials
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Neurolymphomatosis 0 trials
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Pseudorabies 0 trials
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Viral esophagitis 0 trials
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Viral gastritis 0 trials
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- Herpetic gastritis 0 trials
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Viral labyrinthitis 0 trials
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Viral myositis 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Banked t cells target four viruses at once in children after transplant
Cure Expanded accessThis expanded access program lets doctors in Texas give banked, partially matched virus-specific T cells to children under 18 who have persistent or recurring EBV, CMV, adenovirus, or BK virus infections after an allogeneic stem cell transplant or CAR T therapy. The cells come fr…
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hepatitis b cure breakthrough? new combo aims for 50%+ cure rate
Cure Recruiting nowThis study tests a new two-drug combination (ASC22 and Peg-IFNa) to see if it can functionally cure chronic hepatitis B. About 150 adults with low virus levels will receive the treatment. The goal is to raise the cure rate above 50% without needing lifelong medication.
Phase 4 • Sponsor: The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can hepatitis c be cured in just 4 weeks? a new trial puts it to the test
Cure Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether a 4-week course of two antiviral drugs—sofosbuvir plus glecaprevir/pibrentasvir—can cure chronic hepatitis C in people who have not been treated before and have only mild liver scarring. Participants who relapse after the short treatment will r…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New model aims to cure hepatitis c in homeless drug users
Cure Recruiting nowThis study tests a collaborative care model where pharmacists, doctors, and patient navigators work together to provide hepatitis C treatment to people who use drugs and live in supportive housing. 444 participants will be randomly assigned to either this model or usual care. The…
Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Jail-Based hep c cure program shows promise in pilot study
Cure Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a low-barrier hepatitis C treatment program can help people in jail start and finish their medication more easily. Forty adults awaiting trial at the Rhode Island Department of Corrections will receive a 12-week course of the antiviral drug Epclusa. If re…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Lifespan • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Can mRNA technology outsmart the flu in older adults?
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis large phase 3 trial compares an investigational mRNA flu vaccine with a licensed flu vaccine in adults aged 65 and older. Each participant receives a single injection and is followed through the flu season. Researchers measure how well the mRNA vaccine prevents laboratory-co…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New universal flu vaccine enters human testing
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental flu vaccine called BPL-1357, given as a shot or nasal spray, to see if it is safe and can protect against multiple flu types. About 129 healthy adults aged 18-55 will receive the vaccine or a placebo, then be exposed to a flu virus in a controlled…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New nasal spray COVID booster enters human testing
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new COVID-19 booster vaccine called OCU500, which is given as a nasal spray or inhaled mist instead of a shot. The study involves 80 healthy adults aged 18-64 who have already been vaccinated against COVID-19. Researchers are checking if the va…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New HIV vaccine booster trial launches: could it strengthen immunity?
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new HIV vaccine booster called VRIPRO, given with an immune-boosting adjuvant, in 40 healthy adults aged 18-60 who previously received an HIV vaccine in the HVTN 706 study. Participants will get three shots over 24 weeks. The main goals are to …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a vaccine stop the virus behind mono, cancer, and MS?
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing two new vaccines (V350A and V350B) designed to prevent diseases caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which can cause infectious mononucleosis and is linked to certain cancers and multiple sclerosis. The study will enroll 250 healthy adults and…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One shot, two viruses: vaccine aims to shield older adults from RSV and HMPV
Vaccine Recruiting nowResearchers are testing a single injection vaccine designed to protect adults 60 and older from two respiratory viruses: RSV and HMPV. The trial plans to enroll about 8,000 participants who will randomly receive either the vaccine or a placebo. Scientists will track who develops …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a vaccine before liver transplant cut antiviral use?
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a CMV vaccine (CMV-MVA Triplex) given before a liver transplant to see if it reduces the need for antiviral drugs after surgery. The study enrolls 416 CMV-negative adults awaiting a liver transplant from a CMV-positive donor. Participants receive two vacc…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a TB vaccine be upgraded to fight RSV in seniors?
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis trial is testing a new vaccine called rBCG-N-RSV, which is based on the BCG vaccine (used for tuberculosis) but modified to also target respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The study involves 200 adults over 60 years old, who will receive either this new vaccine or the standar…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Biothervax SpA • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental flu vaccine enters human testing
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental flu vaccine called FluMos-v2, with or without an adjuvant (ALFQ), in 45 healthy adults aged 18-50. Participants receive two shots four months apart and are followed for 15 months. The goal is to check safety and how well the vaccine tr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new vaccine beat chickenpox? large trial underway
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study tests a new chickenpox vaccine called NBP608 in about 780 children aged 1 to 12 years. The vaccine is compared to licensed vaccines to see how well it triggers immunity and if it is safe. Children receive one or two shots, and researchers monitor their immune response …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SK Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new vaccine shield us from bird flu?
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis trial is testing an experimental vaccine against H5N8, a type of bird flu, in healthy adults aged 18 and older. The vaccine is made using eggs and is given as two shots, with or without an adjuvant—a substance that may boost the immune response. The study aims to see if the …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRNA shot takes aim at the nerve pain of shingles
Vaccine Recruiting nowResearchers are testing an experimental mRNA vaccine called ABO1108 to see whether it can prevent herpes zoster, the painful rash also known as shingles. The trial enrolls adults aged 40 and older, including people whose long-term conditions are stable. Participants receive two i…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Suzhou Abogen Biosciences Co., Ltd. • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New mRNA HIV vaccines enter early human testing
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial will test two experimental mRNA vaccines designed to teach the immune system to make antibodies that target HIV. About 42 adults with well-controlled HIV will receive the vaccines and then temporarily pause their regular HIV medication under close monitorin…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Norovirus vaccine candidate put to the test in first human trial
Vaccine Recruiting nowResearchers are testing an experimental vaccine called INT101 to see if it is safe and can trigger an immune response against norovirus. The trial enrolls about 30 healthy adults aged 19 to 48. Participants receive either a low dose, a high dose, or a placebo as three intramuscul…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: InThera Inc. Korea • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive dengue vaccine trial for kids launches – could it stop the virus?
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study tests a new dengue vaccine called V181 in 12,000 healthy children aged 2 to 17. The goal is to see if the vaccine is safe, triggers a strong immune response, and reduces cases of dengue fever caused by any of the four dengue virus types. Participants will receive eithe…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an mRNA vaccine stop a rare ebola strain?
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental mRNA vaccine called mRNA-1469 to see if it is safe and can trigger an immune response against Ebola-Bundibugyo virus disease. Healthy adults aged 18 to 65 will receive either the vaccine or a placebo. The study focuses on safety a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: ModernaTX, Inc. • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New mRNA vaccine aims to shield against RSV
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental mRNA vaccine called YKYY025 designed to protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Healthy adults aged 18 and older receive a single injection of either the vaccine or a placebo. Researchers monitor safety, side effects, and im…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Beijing Youcare Kechuang Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New flu vaccine trial aims for stronger, Longer-Lasting protection
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new flu vaccine (STEMos1) in 56 healthy adults aged 18-50. Half of the participants get the vaccine with an adjuvant (a substance that boosts the immune response), and half get it without. The goal is to check safety and how well the vaccine trigger…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Birth-Dose polio vaccine block the virus in Babies' guts?
Vaccine Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a new oral polio vaccine called nOPV2, given at birth, helps infants block type 2 poliovirus in their intestines. The trial enrolls 740 healthy newborns who have received standard injected polio vaccines. Scientists will check stool samples for sig…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Fidec Corporation • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a booster RSV shot shield the immunocompromised?
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is investigating whether giving a repeat dose of the RSVpreF vaccine to immunocompromised adults is safe and triggers a strong immune response. Participants, aged 18 and older, will receive one shot and be monitored for about a year. The study aims to find the …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New EBV vaccines enter human safety trials
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study tests two experimental vaccines against Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which causes mono and is linked to cancers. Researchers will give 750 healthy adults aged 18-29 three shots over several months to check for side effects and immune response. The goal is to find a safe v…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood cancer patients needed for flu vaccine showdown
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study compares three different flu vaccines in 60 adults with blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. The goal is to see which vaccine triggers the strongest immune response in people with weakened immune systems. Participants will receive one of the vaccines and have their…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive mpox vaccine trial launches in DRC: could it stop the outbreak?
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis large study will test the LC16m8 mpox vaccine in nearly 12,000 people aged one year and older in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Researchers want to see if the vaccine can prevent mpox disease and monitor its safety. Participants will receive the vaccine as part of the gov…
Sponsor: International Vaccine Institute • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single HPV shot match the standard regimen?
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a single dose of the 9-valent HPV vaccine triggers the same immune response as two doses in healthy adults aged 18 to 45. Researchers will measure antibody and B cell responses in blood, lymph nodes, and bone marrow. The goal is to understand how the vacc…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a personalized video and phone call get more teens the HPV vaccine?
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of a culturally tailored video message from an HPV cancer survivor and a reminder phone call can increase the number of adolescents aged 10-12 who get the HPV vaccine. The intervention is delivered through a patient portal and direct outreac…
Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can the HPV vaccine fully protect transgender women and people with HIV?
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study is testing how well the 9-valent HPV vaccine (Gardasil9) triggers an immune response in people born male who have used estrogen or androgen blockers, including those living with HIV. Participants receive three doses of the vaccine over six months, and their immune resp…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine aims to cure chronic hepatitis b in early trial
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new vaccine called WGc0201 in 9 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on standard antiviral therapy. The vaccine is designed to boost the immune system to clear the virus, potentially leading to a functional cure. The main goal is to check…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jiyan Liu • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New COVID-19 vaccine candidate tested alone or as a booster with mRNA shots
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study tests a new COVID-19 vaccine called VYD2311, given alone or together with an existing mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, in healthy adults aged 18 to 49. The goal is to check safety and measure the body's virus-fighting antibody levels. Participants receive one injection and are m…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Invivyd, Inc. • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New HPV vaccine trial aims to protect kids and teens from cancer
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study tests a bivalent HPV vaccine in healthy infants (9 months), toddlers (15 months), children (2-5 years), and unmarried young women (15-20 years) in Ghana. Researchers want to see if the vaccine is safe and triggers a strong immune response, especially when given alongsi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: International Vaccine Institute • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New chikungunya vaccine trial aims to protect millions
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study tests a new vaccine called BBV87 to see if it can safely protect people from chikungunya, a virus spread by mosquitoes that causes fever and joint pain. About 1000 healthy volunteers aged 12 to 65 will receive the vaccine and be monitored for side effects and immune re…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Bharat Biotech International Limited • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Could a Double-Dose flu vaccine better protect transplant kids?
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study compares a high-dose flu vaccine to the standard dose in 312 children aged 3-17 who have received a kidney, heart, or liver transplant within the past two years. The goal is to see if the high-dose vaccine triggers a stronger immune response and is just as safe. Partic…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Hospital program aims to protect thousands of kids from flu
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study tests a new program to help more children get their flu shot while in the hospital. The program brings together doctors, nurses, and families to make vaccination simple and routine. Researchers will track how many eligible kids receive the vaccine across 22,000 partici…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can the shingles vaccine protect transplant patients? new study aims to find out
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study tests the shingles vaccine (SHINGRIX) in 160 people: transplant recipients on different immunosuppressant drugs and their healthy housemates. Researchers will measure immune responses at five time points over a year to see if the vaccine works well in these groups. The…
Sponsor: Central Adelaide Local Health Network Incorporated • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New TB vaccine candidate MTBVAC enters key safety trial in south africa
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new tuberculosis vaccine called MTBVAC in 276 adolescents and adults in South Africa, some of whom have HIV. The goal is to see if the vaccine is safe and triggers a strong immune response. Participants will receive either MTBVAC or the standard BCG vaccin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: HIV Vaccine Trials Network • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Boosted flu shot may offer better protection for seniors
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study compares an adjuvanted (boosted) flu vaccine to a standard flu vaccine in 200 adults aged 65 and older who have chronic medical conditions like diabetes or heart disease. Researchers will measure immune response and safety over one year. The goal is to see if the adjuv…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Can a shingles shot protect transplant patients? timing may be key.
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well the shingles vaccine Shingrix works in people who have had a stem cell transplant. About 55 adults who received the vaccine at least a year after their transplant will have their immune responses measured. Researchers want to see if the timing of the …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Could two HPV shots be enough for women with HIV?
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving two doses of the HPV vaccine instead of three can protect women living with HIV just as well. Researchers will compare immune responses in 275 Canadian women aged 18-45 who have not been vaccinated before. If two doses work, it could make HPV va…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Breathe in protection: inhaled COVID vaccine trial launches
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study tests a new COVID-19 vaccine that you breathe in as a mist, instead of getting a shot. It aims to see if it is safe and creates a strong immune response in the lungs and blood. About 350 healthy adults who have already had three mRNA COVID vaccines will receive either …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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New antiviral pill aims to keep High-Risk COVID patients out of hospital
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the antiviral drug molnupiravir can prevent severe illness from COVID-19 in adults at high risk. About 3,000 non-hospitalized participants will take either molnupiravir or a placebo for 5 days. The main goal is to see if the drug reduces hospitalizations,…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to stop kidney transplant rejection without antibodies
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called felzartamab in people who received a kidney transplant and later developed microvascular inflammation (MVI), a type of injury to small blood vessels in the new kidney that can lead to serious problems. The trial includes 81 participants who will rec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for HIV patients with blood cancer: safer bone marrow transplants on the horizon?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of three drugs (cyclophosphamide, bortezomib, and maraviroc) can safely prevent graft-versus-host disease after a half-matched bone marrow transplant in people living with HIV who also have a blood cancer. The trial involves 265 participants…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can donated immune cells calm the cytokine storm?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether regulatory T cells taken from donated thymus tissue can control the dangerous immune overreaction that occurs in severe COVID-19 and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The trial enrolls adults aged 18 to 65 who are hospitalized with acute …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simpler HIV pill protect moms and babies?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study will test a two-drug HIV pill (Dolutegravir/Lamivudine) in 210 pregnant women who have never taken HIV medication. The goal is to see if it controls the virus and prevents passing HIV to their babies. Participants will be compared to those on standard three-drug therap…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Fundación Huésped • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prison program aims to alert partners of HIV risk
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a program that helps incarcerated men with HIV notify their sex and drug-use partners about possible HIV exposure can increase testing and treatment. Participants can choose to tell partners themselves or have a trained notifier do it anonymously. The goa…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill keep High-Risk COVID-19 patients out of the hospital?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether the oral antiviral secutrelvir can prevent severe COVID-19 in people who are at high risk for complications. Participants with mild symptoms and confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection will receive either secutrelvir or a placebo. The study will measu…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Shionogi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Virus-Linked cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 study tests a combination of two drugs, pomalidomide (a pill) and nivolumab (an infusion), in adults with cancers caused by viruses like Epstein-Barr, HPV, or hepatitis. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drugs can shrink tumors. Up to 58 people with Kapo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cancer drug flush out hidden HIV?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing venetoclax, a drug that prompts certain cells to self-destruct, in people living with HIV who take antiretroviral therapy. The goal is to see if it can safely reduce the size of the latent HIV reservoir, the hidden pool of virus that persists despite treat…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug nivolumab takes on EBV-Linked tumors in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug nivolumab can slow or stop the growth of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-positive lymphoproliferative disorders and non-Hodgkin lymphomas. About 40 people aged 12 and older whose cancers have not responded to standard therapy will receive nivolu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can donated plasma shield newborns from chikungunya brain damage?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving newborns plasma from people who recently recovered from chikungunya can prevent brain swelling or damage. The trial will include 60 newborns whose mothers were infected around the time of birth. Half will receive the plasma transfusion, and their o…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New dengue drug could cut fever time and virus levels
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called EYU688 in 108 adults with dengue fever. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo to see if it lowers the amount of virus in the blood and shortens fever. The study is currently recruiting.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill shorten dengue? trial tests resomelagon
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether an experimental drug called resomelagon can safely treat adults with dengue fever. The trial enrolls 120 adults who have had dengue symptoms for less than three and a half days. Participants receive either resomelagon or a placebo, along with stand…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Federal University of Minas Gerais • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for brain infection: experimental combo tackles tuberculous meningitis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new combination of medicines (BPaLMZ) against the standard treatment for tuberculous meningitis, a serious brain infection. About 240 adults, including those living with HIV, will take part. The goal is to see if the new combo helps more people survive and reco…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: David Boulware • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for young transplant patients: drug trial targets dangerous virus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the drug letermovir to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in children and teens who have had a kidney transplant and weigh less than 40 kg. About 40 participants will receive the drug to see how it moves through their bodies and if it is safe. The goal …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may let some throat cancer patients skip radiation after surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with HPV-related throat cancer who have surgery to remove the tumor. Normally, some patients also get radiation afterward to lower the risk of cancer coming back. This trial tests whether it's safe to skip that radiation if a blood test two weeks after su…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Higher dose of hepatitis b drug put to the test in damaged livers
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a higher daily dose of the antiviral drug entecavir suppresses hepatitis B virus better than the standard lower dose in adults whose livers are already scarred and failing. The trial enrolls 48 people with hepatitis B and decompensated cirrhosis. P…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Bangladesh Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cell boost may help kids beat Post-Transplant viruses
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding immune cells from a family donor to standard antiviral drugs can help children and young adults clear stubborn adenovirus or cytomegalovirus infections after a stem cell transplant. About 69 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: New York Medical College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug HIV pill work for TB patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a two-drug HIV regimen (dolutegravir plus lamivudine) works as well as the standard three-drug regimen in people who also have tuberculosis and are on TB treatment. About 150 participants who have never taken HIV medication will be randomly assigned to on…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to cure hepatitis b – early trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called AHB-137 in 84 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral therapy. The goal is to see if AHB-137 can clear the hepatitis B surface antigen and keep the virus under control, potentially leading to a functional c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AusperBio Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for hepatitis delta: can switching drugs clear the virus?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether switching from the current drug bulevirtide to a new drug called brelovitug can better control chronic hepatitis Delta. About 120 adults who have been on bulevirtide for at least 6 months will take brelovitug for 24 weeks. The main goal is to see if the v…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Quick HIV meds may slash stigma for drug users
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether starting antiretroviral therapy within 7 days of an HIV diagnosis can reduce stigma and improve health outcomes for people who inject drugs. Researchers will develop a rapid-start strategy and pilot it with 135 participants at HIV clinics. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can local clinics keep more people with HIV in care?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers in Peru are studying whether moving HIV care from specialized hospitals to primary health clinics helps more people stay in treatment and keep the virus suppressed. The trial combines two training programs, NIATx and Project ECHO, to give primary care staff the skills…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a gel stop genital warts from coming back?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether applying a special gel (Geniwa gel) after laser removal can better treat recurrent genital warts and prevent them from returning. Adults who have had at least three laser treatments and still experience recurrences are eligible. Participants recei…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: KTH Biopharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can early HIV treatment free infants from lifelong meds?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving very early and intensive antiretroviral therapy, plus an antibody, can help infants with HIV achieve remission—meaning the virus stays undetectable even after stopping treatment. Researchers will enroll about 1,120 infants and follow them for safet…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV-Positive livers for HIV-Positive patients: a new hope?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with HIV who need a liver transplant can safely receive a liver from a donor who also had HIV. Researchers will compare infections and cancer rates between those who get an HIV-positive donor liver and those who get an HIV-negative donor liver. …
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a shot replace daily HIV pills? new trial tests injectable combo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an injectable combination of two experimental drugs, GS-3242 and lenacapavir, can control HIV-1 as well as the daily pill Biktarvy. About 700 people with HIV who have never taken antiviral treatment will receive either the injectable regimen or the standa…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a weekly pill replace daily HIV treatment? new study aims to find out.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a once-weekly combination of two experimental drugs (islatravir and ulonivirine) works as well as the standard daily three-drug pill Biktarvy for people newly diagnosed with HIV-1. About 570 adults who have never taken HIV medication will be randomly assi…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kids with HIV get continued access to lifesaving meds in new study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study offers continued access to HIV medications for children and adolescents who completed a previous Gilead HIV treatment study. About 350 participants will receive their study drug or switch to a standard HIV medication, and researchers will monitor for side effects. The …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study targets rare Virus-Driven inflammatory syndrome
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at a newly recognized disease called KSHV Inflammatory Cytokine Syndrome (KICS), caused by a virus that can also lead to certain cancers. Researchers aim to learn more about the disease and test experimental treatments, including antiviral and chemotherapy drugs,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Old drug, new hope? emetine trial targets dengue deaths
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug emetine can help people hospitalized with dengue fever. About 600 adults aged 18 to 65 will take either a low or high dose of emetine or a placebo pill for 7 days. Researchers will track if the drug reduces deaths or stops the disease from becomi…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart hope: HIV-positive women may get better blood flow with common diabetes pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether SGLT2 inhibitors, a class of diabetes and kidney drugs, can improve blood flow through the heart's small arteries in women with HIV who also have diabetes or chronic kidney disease. Eighty women aged 45-75 will be randomly assigned to health education …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lab-Grown immune cells take on dangerous viruses in vulnerable patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether specially grown donor immune cells (called cytotoxic T lymphocytes) can safely and effectively control BK and JC virus infections in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with cancer, HIV, or organ transplants. About 100 participants will rec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Supercharged donor cells take on viruses after transplant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether specially grown donor immune cells (viral-specific T-cells) can safely treat viral infections that often occur after a stem cell transplant. These infections can be serious and sometimes don't respond to standard antiviral drugs. The approach aims to boos…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Killer virus turned against childhood brain cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether a specially engineered herpes virus (G207) is safe to inject directly into the brain tumors of children whose cancer has returned. Up to 24 children aged 3 to 21 will receive the virus, and some will also get a small dose of radiation to help …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to cure hepatitis b in over half of patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a new combination of an anti-PD-1 antibody (a type of immunotherapy) plus standard antiviral drugs in 120 adults with chronic hepatitis B. The goal is to achieve a functional cure, where the virus is no longer active and patients can stop medication. The …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a short course of hepatitis c drugs before kidney transplant prevent infection?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the best time to give hepatitis C medication to people without HCV who receive a kidney from an HCV-positive donor. One group starts the drug just before transplant and takes it for only 2 weeks; the other starts after transplant and takes it for 12 weeks. The…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Donor immune cells aim to fight virus in vulnerable patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether specially grown donor T cells can safely treat adenovirus infections in people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients. The cells are designed to target and kill the virus. The study will check for side effects and see if the inf…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a shot replace daily HIV pills? new trial tests Two-Injection combo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether switching to a combination of two injectable drugs, GS-3242 and lenacapavir, works as well as staying on the daily pill Biktarvy for people with HIV who already have the virus under control. About 175 participants will be randomly assigned to eith…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to cure hepatitis b in over half of patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of an anti-PD-1 antibody, interferon, and standard antiviral drugs in 120 adults with chronic hepatitis B. The goal is to boost the immune system to clear the virus and achieve a functional cure, where the virus stays under control without l…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a shot and a vaccine free people with HIV from daily pills? early trial aims to find out.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests whether giving two powerful antibodies along with a therapeutic HIV vaccine can help people with HIV control the virus after they stop their daily antiretroviral therapy. The trial enrolls 48 adults in Thailand who started HIV treatment very soon afte…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Donor immune cells show promise against dangerous viruses in vulnerable patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether specially grown immune cells from an unrelated donor can safely treat viral infections in people with weakened immune systems, such as after a stem cell transplant. About 750 participants will receive these cells and be monitored for side effects like inf…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can donor cells stop viruses after transplant?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving patients donor-derived immune cells (VSTs) on a regular schedule can prevent dangerous viral infections after a stem cell transplant. 180 participants will be randomly assigned to receive VSTs either on a fixed schedule or only when a virus is dete…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a blister beetle extract banish common warts? phase 3 trial investigates
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests YCANTH, a topical solution containing cantharidin (a substance from blister beetles), against a placebo for treating common warts. About 300 people aged 2 and older with at least one wart on their body (excluding certain areas) will receive either the act…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Same-Day HIV pill restart help patients get back on track?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with HIV who have stopped their medication for at least 12 weeks can safely restart treatment with a single daily pill (B/F/TAF) on the same day they return to care. About 200 adults will take part to see if this quick restart helps lower the vi…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: CAN Community Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One spot, many warts: heat and peroxide may trigger a full clearance
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a two-part approach for viral warts: applying mild heat at 44°C to the largest wart and using a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution on all warts. The idea is that heating one lesion may rally the immune system to fight the virus elsewhere, while the peroxide works dire…
Sponsor: First Hospital of China Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill shorten COVID-19 symptoms?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether the oral drug secutrelvir can help people with COVID-19 recover faster. The study involves about 1,200 nonhospitalized participants aged 12 to 75 who start treatment within 48 hours of symptom onset. Half will receive secutrelvir and half a p…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Shionogi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes on rare, stubborn lymphoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an oral drug called VK-2019 in 30 adults with a type of lymphoma (DLBCL) that is linked to the Epstein-Barr virus and has not responded to at least two prior treatments. Participants take the drug daily in 28-day cycles at one of three dose level…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pierluigi Porcu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Donor immune cells take on Virus-Linked cancer after transplant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests tabelecleucel, a cell therapy made from donor immune cells, in 115 organ or stem cell transplant patients who developed a rare cancer (EBV+ PTLD) after standard treatment failed. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors and improve outcomes. Participant…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Pierre Fabre Medicament • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody cocktail aims to block HIV without daily pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing whether lab-made antibodies that target HIV are safe and how long they stay in the body. About 83 healthy adults without HIV will receive the antibodies by vein or under the skin, alone or in combination. The goal is to find the right dose and ch…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody BNT351 enters first human trial for HIV
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new antibody called BNT351 in 67 adults, both with and without HIV. The goal is to check safety, how long the antibody stays in the blood, and whether it can lower HIV levels in people with the virus. It is a first step toward possibly controlling H…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug, GS-0415, help keep HIV in check? a First-in-Human trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called GS-0415 in people with HIV who already have the virus well-controlled by standard antiretroviral therapy. The study will give single and multiple doses of GS-0415 to evaluate its safety, tolerability, and how the body …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a newer hepatitis b drug protect babies while being gentler on their bones?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two antiviral drugs, tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), in pregnant women with high hepatitis B virus levels. The goal is to see if TAF can prevent passing the virus to the baby as effectively as TDF, but with fewer side effec…
Sponsor: Xingfei Pan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new attack on Epstein-Barr fatigue: two capsules put to the test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether two experimental capsules, 2LEBV and 2LXFS, can reduce fatigue and other symptoms in people with an Epstein-Barr virus infection. Participants take one capsule daily for six months, either one of the study drugs or a placebo. The study measures changes in…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Labo'Life • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A pill that fights warts from the inside: trial puts immune-regulating capsule to the test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a daily oral capsule called 2LVERU can clear common, flat, or plantar warts caused by HPV. Researchers compare the capsule against a placebo in 162 people aged 3 and older over 6 months. The main question is whether warts disappear completely by the end o…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Labo'Life • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heat treatment and AI could revolutionize cervical cancer prevention
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study in El Salvador tests a new thermal ablation device (IRIS™) to treat cervical precancer and an AI algorithm to help decide who needs treatment. About 5,000 HPV-positive women aged 30-49 will receive the treatment and be followed for one year to see if the precancer is c…
Sponsor: Basic Health International, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A 20-Year-Old immune regulator faces its biggest test against cold sores
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether 2LHERP, an immune regulator available for over 20 years, can reduce the number of cold sore outbreaks in adults who get at least six per year. Participants take one capsule daily for six months, then researchers compare outbreak rates over a year against …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Labo'Life • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A 20-Year-Old immune regulator faces its biggest test against HPV
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether 2LPAPI, an immune regulator used for over 20 years, can help clear high-risk genital HPV infections faster than a placebo. Researchers will enroll 284 women aged 25 to 45 with a current high-risk HPV diagnosis. Participants receive either 2LPAPI or a plac…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Labo'Life • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria pill may shield HIV patients from heart disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a daily probiotic pill can improve gut health and lower heart disease risk in 250 people living with HIV who drink heavily. Heavy drinking changes gut bacteria, which may raise inflammation and heart disease risk. Researchers will measure changes in gut b…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to tame hepatitis b without daily pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called AHB-137 in 70 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral pills. The drug is given as a shot under the skin. The goal is to see if it can lower the virus to undetectable levels and allow some people to stop the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AusperBio Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a shorter, targeted radiation course tame throat cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase III trial compares a new, shorter radiation approach to the standard 7-week chemoradiation for patients with HPV-positive oropharynx cancer. The experimental treatment uses a precise, high-dose radiation boost to the tumor followed by a reduced-dose chemoradiation cour…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a blue dye tame hepatitis b?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether methylene blue, a compound with antiviral properties in lab tests, can reduce hepatitis B virus levels in people with chronic infection. Participants take methylene blue capsules for up to 6 months, with the dose possibly increasing if the initial d…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fondazione Epatocentro Ticino • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone therapy: could an app help men with HIV kick stimulants?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether a mobile app called reSET can help men who have sex with men, are living with HIV, and have a stimulant use disorder reduce their drug use and keep their HIV under control. Participants use the app for 12 weeks, completing modules on topics like ma…
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could family clinics cure hepatitis c as well as specialists?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether treating hepatitis C in primary care clinics, with non-specialist doctors, works as well as the standard specialist care in Brazil. It also evaluates the use of rapid tests and self-testing to find more people with the infection. The goal is to see if a s…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Oswaldo Cruz Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV patients to keep receiving promising treatments in new study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study offers continued access to HIV medications (fostemsavir or dolutegravir/lamivudine) for 183 people who completed earlier ViiV Healthcare studies and are still benefiting. The goal is to provide treatment while collecting more safety information. Participants must have …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: ViiV Healthcare • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo may outperform chemo in rare lymphoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether an immunotherapy-based regimen (sintilimab, pegaspargase, and anlotinib) works better than standard chemotherapy before a stem cell transplant in people with newly diagnosed, advanced extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma. Participants are randomly assign…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Rong Tao • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new immune drug outsmart Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called STAR0602, which is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. It is being studied in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given alone or combined with chemotherapy, …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Marengo Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can peer mentors help stop HIV transmission from mother to child?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an enhanced Mentor Mother strategy, where trained peer counselors provide tailored support to pregnant and postpartum women living with HIV. The goal is to see if this approach can be successfully implemented and improve health outcomes, such as keeping mothers i…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug could beat virus threat in transplant patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, brincidofovir, against the current treatment cidofovir for adenovirus infection in children and adults who have had a stem cell transplant. About 180 participants will receive one of the two drugs intravenously until the virus is cleared or up to 12 w…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SymBio Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can antivirals tame a deadly Tick-Borne virus?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether two antiviral drugs, favipiravir and ribavirin, can help clear the virus faster in adults hospitalized with Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), a severe tick-borne infection. Participants will receive one of the drugs or optimized standard care, and r…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to get older HIV patients moving
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests three approaches to help older adults with HIV become more physically active: one-on-one coaching, cognitive behavioral therapy to overcome barriers like low motivation or pain, and a Fitbit-based social support program. About 196 participants will wear a Fitbit …
Sponsor: Butler Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New injection aims to revive immune system in HIV patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called JL18008 in people with HIV whose immune systems have not fully recovered despite standard antiretroviral therapy. The goal is to see if adding this drug can safely increase CD4+ T cells, which are crucial for fighting infections. The t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Jecho Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to reverse liver damage in rare triple condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called foscenvivint in people with liver cirrhosis caused by HIV and hepatitis C co-infection who also have hemophilia. Participants receive the drug once a week for 24 weeks. Researchers will check if the drug improves liver function and is safe to use.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Kiminori Kimura, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sniffing your way back: does scent therapy rebuild COVID-Shattered smell?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a 12-week smell training program can help people who lost their sense of smell after COVID-19. Participants will sniff four different scents twice daily, with one group using rose, orange, clove, and eucalyptus, and another using cheese, coffee, strawberr…
Sponsor: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart pill bottles and health coaches team up to tackle HIV in the deep south
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether combining community health worker support with a smart pill bottle that tracks medication and sends reminders can improve HIV treatment adherence and viral suppression. The study enrolls 420 adults with HIV in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi who have …
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Flu drug zanamivir tested against Dengue's deadliest complication
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot trial tests whether intravenous zanamivir, a drug already used for flu, can reduce vascular permeability — the dangerous blood vessel leakage that is the main cause of death in dengue fever. About 74 people with dengue and warning signs will receive either zanamivir or…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to tame severe viral lung infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a daily pill called AP1189 can help hospitalized patients with breathing failure due to viruses like flu, RSV, or COVID-19. About 96 adults will receive either AP1189 or a placebo for 14 days, on top of usual care. The main goal is to see if the drug redu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: SynAct Pharma Aps • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Long-Acting HIV shots outperform daily pills during lymphoma treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether long-acting injectable antiretroviral drugs can control HIV better than standard oral pills in adults with AIDS-related lymphoma who are also receiving chemotherapy. Participants will receive one of three HIV treatment strategies—oral pills alone, …
Sponsor: Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a buddy system for HIV care improve lives?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving people with HIV or those taking PrEP two dedicated case managers helps them achieve better financial stability, food security, and health outcomes. Participants will work with their case managers to set goals and stay connected to care. The trial c…
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pee test could revolutionize HIV treatment adherence
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a low-cost, point-of-care urine test can help people with HIV who are not virally suppressed stick to their antiretroviral therapy. Participants provide a urine sample that is immediately tested for the presence of the drug tenofovir. Based on the result,…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common gout pill protect hearts in HIV?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether colchicine, an anti-inflammatory drug used for gout, can reduce inflammation in the coronary arteries of people with HIV who have high cardiovascular risk. Participants take either colchicine or a placebo daily for 96 weeks, and changes in artery inflamma…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Instituto de Investigación Hospital Universitario La Paz • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New peer support program aims to cut substance abuse and HIV risk in transgender community
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a mutual-help group called the TLC Program for transgender adults who struggle with substance use or are recently in recovery. The program uses mindfulness and values-based skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to improve mental health and reduce HIV risk…
Sponsor: Illinois Institute of Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered virus targets Hard-to-Treat cancers from the inside
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental therapy called YH02, a genetically modified virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells. It is given as an injection directly into tumors in people with advanced solid tumors (such as head and neck cancer, breast cancer, or melanoma) that ha…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin First Central Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to help black adults with HIV kick the habit and ease anxiety
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a smartphone app called ESCAPE, designed specifically for Black adults with HIV who smoke. The app teaches ways to handle stress, anxiety, and nicotine cravings, and is paired with nicotine patches or gum. 300 participants across the US will be randomly assigned …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Houston • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple app help pharmacists stop HIV?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a software program called PEPPI makes it easier for pharmacists to offer HIV prevention pills (PEP and PrEP) and for patients to get them. Pharmacists and patients use the software during their normal visits, and researchers compare how well the service w…
Sponsor: EMPOWERX INC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simpler Two-Drug HIV regimen be just as effective as three?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a two-drug combination (darunavir/cobicistat plus lamivudine) works as well as a standard three-drug combination (darunavir/cobicistat plus tenofovir alafenamide/emtricitabine) in people with HIV whose virus is already suppressed. The study involves 78 ad…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Self-Sampling could boost cervical cancer screening for women with HIV
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program to help women living with HIV in Ghana get screened for cervical cancer more easily. The program includes self-sampling kits, patient navigators, and training for healthcare providers. Researchers want to see if these tools increase screening rates and …
Sponsor: Baylor University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a short course of antiviral drugs stop hepatitis b passing from mother to child?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether giving the antiviral drug tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) to pregnant women with active hepatitis B can prevent the virus from spreading to their babies. The women take TDF from the 28th week of pregnancy until six weeks after giving birth, and all ne…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: ANRS, Emerging Infectious Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Community health workers may be key to helping black patients with HIV achieve lasting viral control
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether community health workers (CHWs) can help Black people with poorly controlled HIV achieve long-term viral suppression. CHWs provide support through weekly phone calls, home visits, and clinic accompaniment for three months. The study enrolls 10 Black adult…
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can 'Supercharged' donor cells beat viruses that drugs Can't?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving patients special donor immune cells (called CD45RA-depleted DLI) can treat viral infections that persist after a stem cell transplant. The trial involves 30 participants who have not improved with standard antiviral drugs. Researchers will measure …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Banked immune cells show promise against Life-Threatening viruses in transplant patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether specially trained immune cells from healthy donors can safely treat viral infections (EBV, CMV, adenovirus, BK virus) in patients who have had a stem cell transplant or certain CAR-T therapy. These infections can be life-threatening when the i…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New vaccine aims to tame chronic hepatitis b without daily pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a therapeutic vaccine called TherVacB in 81 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral medication. The vaccine is given as a series of shots to boost the immune system and lower hepatitis B virus levels. The main goals are to check safety and se…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Michael Hoelscher • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New study checks if Long-Acting HIV shots work for all subtypes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well a long-acting injectable HIV treatment works in people with HIV-1 subtype A6, a common type in Eastern Europe. Researchers will compare medical records from 250 adults in Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic who have already received the shots. The…
Sponsor: Pomeranian Medical University Szczecin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New study aims to help people with HIV quit smoking in south africa
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two smoking cessation methods—varenicline pills and nicotine patches with gum—in 660 people with HIV in South Africa. Participants will receive one of these treatments for 12 weeks, along with counseling. The goal is to see which approach works best to help them …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can a standard HIV pill rescue those who got infected on Long-Acting PrEP?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a daily combination pill (TLD) as first-line HIV treatment for 100 people who became infected with HIV despite receiving long-acting cabotegravir PrEP in the past year. Researchers will check if the pill can suppress the virus to undetectable levels after 6 month…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Witwatersrand, South Africa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can a simple infusion save transplanted kidneys from a stealthy virus?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether reducing anti-rejection drugs, with or without an extra treatment called IVIG, can better control BK virus in kidney transplant patients. BK virus can damage the new kidney and lead to transplant failure. About 280 adults and children who have a kidney or…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: The University of Queensland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Immune cells take on BK virus in vulnerable transplant patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether specially grown immune cells (called cytotoxic T lymphocytes) can safely lower BK virus levels in 20 transplant patients with weakened immune systems. Participants have had a stem cell or kidney transplant and show signs of BK virus infection. The goal is…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Diet and exercise may ease long COVID symptoms in obese veterans
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how obesity affects recovery from post-COVID conditions in older Veterans. Researchers will test if a weight loss program with diet and exercise can reduce inflammation and improve physical function and quality of life. The study involves 150 Veterans, some wi…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can a two-drug combo beat the HTLV-1 virus?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial compares the drug dolutegravir alone versus dolutegravir combined with tenofovir in 146 adults with HTLV-1 infection and related symptoms. The main goal is to see if the combination lowers the virus level more effectively and improves pain, spasticity, and musc…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Carlos Brites • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Phone alerts and support groups aim to boost treatment success for dual epidemic
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests four approaches to help adults with drug-resistant tuberculosis and HIV stick to their treatments. Participants receive either standard care, counseling, phone reminders via a special pill bottle, or both counseling and reminders. The goal is to see which method …
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Can a hormone drug boost exercise benefits for aging HIV patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding tesamorelin (a growth-hormone-releasing hormone analogue) to a home-based exercise program can improve physical function in 100 adults aged 50-80 with HIV. Participants are randomly assigned to receive tesamorelin or a placebo injection dai…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Placental grafts show promise for stubborn diabetic foot sores
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special placental graft, used alongside standard wound care, helps close diabetic foot ulcers that won't heal on their own. About 350 adults with type 1 or 2 diabetes and a foot ulcer between 1 and 15 cm² will be randomly assigned to get the graft plus …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Sequence LifeScience, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help young black women cut alcohol and prevent HIV?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile app with a virtual group support feature can help young Black women (ages 18-30) who misuse alcohol reduce their drinking and risky sexual behavior, and increase their use of PrEP (a daily pill that prevents HIV). About 500 HIV-negative women in …
Sponsor: RTI International • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New study aims to help At-Risk youth prevent HIV and get substance use support
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called PrTNER that helps young people aged 15-29 who are at risk for HIV or already living with it, and who also have substance use issues. The program provides prevention, treatment, and support to help them start HIV prevention medication (PrEP) or lo…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New push to bring hepatitis c treatment to drug clinics
Disease control Recruiting nowThis project aims to make hepatitis C testing and treatment easier for people who visit drug treatment clinics and needle exchange programs. Researchers will work with clinics across New South Wales, Australia, to help more people start treatment. The study includes up to 6,000 a…
Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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App aims to boost hepatitis b treatment adherence in vietnam
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile app called HBVCare can help people with chronic hepatitis B take their medication regularly and attend follow-up visits. About 70 adults in Vietnam will either use the app or receive standard care. After 3 months, researchers will compare how wel…
Sponsor: Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Vietnam • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Could a common numbing drug help fight throat cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing whether injecting the local anesthetic lidocaine into HPV-related throat tumors before robotic surgery is safe and might help destroy more cancer cells. About 30 adults with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer will receive the injection during a ro…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Ryan Carey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New program aims to help men with HIV in fishing communities cut alcohol and boost treatment success
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called Kisoboka for men living with HIV who drink heavily in fishing communities. The goal is to help them drink less, take their HIV medication as prescribed, and achieve undetectable viral loads. About 716 men will be randomly assigned to different co…
Sponsor: San Diego State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Cancer drug venetoclax takes aim at HIV's secret hiding spots
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether venetoclax, a drug used for certain blood cancers, can help eliminate the hidden HIV reservoir. The study enrolls 38 adults newly starting HIV therapy. Participants receive venetoclax in three short cycles while researchers monitor safety and …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Thomas Aagaard Rasmussen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New hope for stubborn warts: extended treatment shows promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows people who already took part in earlier YCANTH wart studies. It tests whether up to 4 more treatments, applied every 21 days, can safely clear common warts. About 600 adults and children will be monitored for a year. The goal is to see if the medicine continues…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Peer power: new study aims to boost HIV med adherence in women
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program led by trained peers (other women with HIV) that combines acceptance and commitment therapy, exercise, and social support. The goal is to help 300 women in four counties stick to their HIV medication and manage substance use and trauma. Researchers will…
Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can existing COVID drug beat dengue? new trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing two antivirals—molnupiravir (used for COVID-19) and a lab-made antibody called VIS513—in 500 people with early dengue. Participants must have had fever for less than 48 hours and a positive rapid test. The goal is to see if these drugs can clear the …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Vietnam • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:27 UTC
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Could a single shot stop deadly meningitis in HIV patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding one dose of a stronger antifungal drug (liposomal amphotericin) to the standard treatment (fluconazole) can prevent cryptococcal meningitis in HIV-positive adults who test positive for the fungus but have no symptoms. About 356 participants in Ugan…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Makerere University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Could ozempic help people with HIV shed pounds?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether semaglutide (Ozempic) helps people with HIV and obesity lose more weight than diet and exercise alone. About 80 participants will receive either semaglutide injections or standard lifestyle advice for 28 weeks. Researchers will also check how the drug aff…
Sponsor: University College Dublin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Massive UK trial seeks best drugs to beat pneumonia and COVID-19
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large Phase 3 trial is testing many different treatments, including antiviral drugs and steroids, in 70,000 hospitalized patients with pneumonia (including COVID-19). The goal is to see which treatments reduce deaths and speed up recovery. Researchers compare each treatment …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug tame inflammation in drug users?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether metformin, a common diabetes drug, can reduce harmful inflammation and improve immune function in 100 adults aged 18-64 who have a history of injection drug use, some of whom also have HIV. Participants take metformin or a placebo for 16 weeks and receive…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could less radiation be enough for HPV throat cancer? new trial aims to find out.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether people with early-stage HPV-positive throat cancer can be treated with radiation alone at a lower dose, instead of the usual full-dose radiation plus chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this gentler approach can keep the cancer from coming back while…
Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Zinc trial aims to boost immunity in HIV patients who Don't respond to standard drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether high-dose zinc supplements can improve immune function in people with HIV who still have low CD4 counts despite successful antiretroviral therapy. 120 participants will receive either zinc or a placebo for 16 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in CD4…
Sponsor: Parc de Salut Mar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: immunotherapy drug targets tumors regardless of origin
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the drug nivolumab in people with advanced rare cancers that have a specific marker (PD-L1). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control the tumors when other treatments have stopped working. Up to 28 adults will receive treatment for up to 12 months, an…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Could a simple protein help kids fight COVID-19?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving arginine (a natural protein) by IV can improve how cells produce energy in children hospitalized with COVID-19. About 21 kids aged 3 to 21 will receive one of three doses three times a day for up to five days. Researchers will measure changes in mi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New HIV strategy aims to curb epidemic among nigerian teens
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two programs to help young people aged 15-24 in Nigeria. One program focuses on finding undiagnosed HIV cases using mobile health tools and peer support. The other helps those already diagnosed stick to their HIV medication to achieve viral suppression. The goal …
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Flu shot may calm artery inflammation after heart attack, new trial hopes to prove
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether getting a flu vaccine soon after a heart attack can reduce inflammation in the heart's arteries. Researchers will compare the vaccine to a placebo in 90 adults who recently had a heart attack and a stent procedure. They will use special CT scans and blood…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Region Örebro County • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Could peer buddies and shots keep teens with HIV healthy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study in South Africa tests whether peer support and long-acting injectable HIV medication help teens (ages 12-19) stay virally suppressed and keep up with care. 720 teens living with HIV will take part. The goal is to see if these approaches improve health and retention ove…
Sponsor: Africa Health Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New toolkit aims to keep HIV patients on track
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to help people with HIV stay in care, especially during the first six months of treatment when the risk of dropping out is highest. Researchers will create and test a toolkit that includes risk assessments, a treatment roadmap, and a WhatsApp support coach. The st…
Sponsor: Boston University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New hope for pregnant women: drug may stop CMV in unborn babies
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug letermovir can stop cytomegalovirus (CMV) in unborn babies better than the current treatment valaciclovir. Pregnant women with a CMV-infected fetus will take one of the two drugs daily until delivery. The goal is to see if letermovir leads to a n…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Can a vaccine and a urine test tame HPV16?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether the Gardasil 9 vaccine can reduce the infectivity of HPV16 virus in women who already have the infection. About 50 women aged 18-45 will receive two doses of the vaccine, and researchers will use urine samples to measure virus activity and immune res…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Universiteit Antwerpen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New decision tool aims to catch childhood TB earlier in africa
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to help doctors in Mozambique and Zambia decide if a sick child has tuberculosis (TB). The approach uses simple checklists and decision guides, supported by a computer system, to improve diagnosis and treatment, especially for children with HIV or sever…
Sponsor: Chishala Chabala • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can a supplement help livers damaged by hepatitis c?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a daily nutritional supplement containing resveratrol, quercetin, taurine, inulin, and whey protein can improve liver function and quality of life in adults with liver disease from chronic hepatitis C. Over 12 weeks, 26 participants will take either the s…
Sponsor: University of Guadalajara • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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HIV breakthrough trial seeks to rescue failing treatments in africa
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests different approaches to help people with HIV whose current medication (tenofovir, lamivudine, and dolutegravir, or TLD) is no longer working. It involves 648 adults and teens in Uganda and South Africa. The goal is to find the best strategy to get the virus under…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Can CAR-T cells beat HIV? tiny trial aims for functional cure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether a patient's own immune cells, modified to target HIV (called CAR-T cells), can help control the virus without daily medication. Only 3 people with well-controlled HIV will receive the treatment. The main goal is to check safety, but researcher…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Can the HPV vaccine stop the virus in its tracks? new study aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving the 9vHPV (Gardasil-9) vaccine to women who already have HPV16 or 18 can reduce the virus's ability to infect others. Researchers will measure viral activity in cervical, anal, and oral samples before and after vaccination. The goal is to see if…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Miquel Angel Pavon Ribas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Could longer or stronger antivirals beat COVID in vulnerable patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving a longer course (10 days instead of 5) or adding another antiviral (remdesivir) to the standard Paxlovid treatment helps immunocompromised people clear COVID-19 faster. About 256 adults with mild or no symptoms will be randomly assigned to diffe…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ANRS, Emerging Infectious Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New program aims to help people with HIV stay sober
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a short, computer-based program to help people with HIV and alcohol use disorder avoid returning to heavy drinking. About 150 adults from a Johns Hopkins HIV clinic will take part. The goal is to see if the program helps them stay alcohol-free longer and drink le…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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HIV drug dosing study aims to protect moms and babies
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the HIV drug doravirine works in pregnant women. Researchers want to find the right dose to keep the virus under control and protect the baby. About 76 pregnant women with HIV will take either doravirine or standard HIV medication starting in the second tr…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Personalized CMV prevention could cut infections in kidney transplant patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in kidney transplant patients who already carry the virus. One approach gives antiviral drugs to everyone for 3 months, while the other uses immune system tests to decide who needs treatment. The goal is to s…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Drones to the rescue: flying HIV meds to Uganda's islands
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using drones to deliver HIV medication to people living in remote islands of Uganda can improve viral suppression. Over 1,000 participants will either get their medication via drone or through standard methods. Researchers will compare viral load and rete…
Sponsor: Makerere University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New trial aims to boost COVID-19 protection for vulnerable patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving a longer course of the antiviral Paxlovid (10 days instead of 5) or combining it with another antiviral (remdesivir) helps immunocompromised people clear COVID-19 faster. About 256 participants with mild to moderate COVID-19 and weakened immun…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Calmy Alexandra • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Smart pill tech targets HIV treatment gaps
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a system that uses a special pill bottle to track when HIV medication is taken. If doses are missed, the system alerts a care team to help address problems like food or housing issues. The goal is to help 110 adults in Los Angeles stick to their HIV treatment and…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Could placental wraps heal stubborn ulcers? new trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether special wraps made from human placental membrane can help heal diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers that won't close on their own. About 50 adults with diabetes or venous disease will receive weekly applications of one of four placental membrane pro…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: BioLab Holdings • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New strategy aims to boost HIV viral suppression in young people
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called SAVVY that helps young people with HIV choose their preferred antiretroviral therapy (ART) and overcome barriers to getting it. The program includes counseling and a decision-support tool. Researchers will enroll 288 participants to see if this a…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Immune cell therapy takes on stubborn stomach bug in transplant patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether specially grown immune cells (norovirus-specific T-cells) can safely treat chronic norovirus infections in people with weakened immune systems, such as those who had a stem cell or organ transplant. The study will enroll 48 participants and gi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Children's National Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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New AI-Powered swab test aims to spot viruses in minutes
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new technology called Pictura Bio that aims to detect respiratory viruses quickly and cheaply from nose or throat swabs. Researchers will collect samples from 1000 adults and children with suspected viral infections at a UK hospital. The data will be used to tr…
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a digital swab test tell COVID and flu apart at home?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study evaluates a new digital test that people can use at home to detect COVID-19 and influenza A and B from a nasal swab. Participants with symptoms will use the test themselves and compare the results to a standard lab PCR test. The goal is to see if the test is accurate e…
Sponsor: Biocrucible Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a booklet and free tests get more people screened for two silent killers?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers test whether giving people education materials and free access to screening helps them get checked for colorectal cancer and hepatitis C. The trial enrolls adults ages 45 to 75 who receive care at community health centers and are not up to date on these screenings. Pa…
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a digital platform catch liver cancer sooner?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are studying whether a digital management platform can help diagnose liver cancer at an earlier stage in people with chronic liver disease. The study enrolls adults aged 18 to 75 with conditions such as chronic hepatitis B. The platform tracks patients and guides stan…
Sponsor: Cai Qingxian • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Million-Person quest to catch a silent cancer early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to build a massive screening cohort of one million people to improve early detection of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a cancer linked to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Participants aged 30 to 69 will provide blood, saliva, and nasal brush samples for EBV antibody and DNA t…
Sponsor: Ming-Yuan Chen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could Self-Sampling revolutionize cervical cancer screening?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial evaluates whether a new self-collection device, Mia by XytoTest, can be used effectively by people to collect their own vaginal samples for cervical cancer screening. The study compares the accuracy of these self-collected samples against clinician-collected samples fo…
Sponsor: Mel Mont Medical • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test may sharpen diagnosis of autoimmune liver disease
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study evaluates whether a blood test measuring polyreactive immunoglobulin G (pIgG) can more accurately diagnose autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) and distinguish it from other liver conditions. Researchers will collect blood samples from 400 adults undergoing liver biopsy for susp…
Sponsor: Hannover Medical School • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood test aims to spot multiple cancers early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study collects blood samples from healthy people, those with benign diseases, and cancer patients to develop a multi-analyte blood test. The test looks for DNA methylation markers that may indicate the presence of various cancers, especially liver cancer. Researchers aim to …
Sponsor: Helio Genomics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New score could help doctors spot fungal pneumonia faster
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to create and test a clinical prediction score called FUNGAL-P to help doctors identify fungal pneumonia early in adults who come to the hospital with pneumonia. Researchers will analyze medical records from past patients and then test the score on new patients to…
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Better CMV detection for IBD patients: which test works best?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at 200 adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who are hospitalized due to worsening symptoms. Researchers want to see if testing blood or stool for CMV (a common virus) is as accurate as the standard method of testing a tissue sample from the colon. The goa…
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Bringing cervical cancer screening to women with HIV: can Home-Delivered HPV tests make a difference?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to offer cervical cancer screening to women living with HIV: standard clinic-based screening versus adding community outreach where health workers provide HPV self-collection kits at home or in community settings. About 7,600 women across multiple cli…
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Could a simple breath test replace nasal swabs for COVID-19?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, portable breath test called eBAM-CoV to see if it can detect COVID-19 as accurately as the standard nasal swab test (RT-PCR). The breath test is less invasive and gives immediate results. Researchers will compare the two tests in 250 adults who have s…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New nasal swab test could spot hidden viruses in seniors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether measuring a natural immune marker called IFN-I in nasal swabs can help detect respiratory viral infections in older adults. Current PCR tests only look for a few viruses and can miss others or show old infections. The goal is to improve diagnosis, es…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Mail-in HPV test could save lives of women skipping pap smears
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving women a simple self-sampling kit to use at home can increase the number of women who get screened for cervical cancer. The trial will enroll 15,000 women in Czech Republic, especially those who haven't had a Pap smear in over 3 years. Particip…
Sponsor: The Institute of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Czech Republic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Dried blood spot test could revolutionize virus screening in drug users
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a dried blood spot test can effectively screen drug users for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and AIDS. Researchers will enroll 500 former or active drug users. The goal is to find a simpler way to detect these infections in a hard-to-reach population.
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New blood test aims to detect hidden infections in vulnerable patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a blood test called Karius Spectrum can help doctors find infections faster in adults with weakened immune systems (e.g., organ transplant recipients, cancer patients). The test looks for DNA from bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites in the blood.…
Sponsor: Karius, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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DNA test could revolutionize treatment for Drug-Resistant TB
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a DNA sequencing test can help doctors choose the right antibiotics for people with drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB). Researchers will collect samples from 2,500 participants in clinics and use targeted sequencing to identify which drugs the TB bacteria a…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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New model aims to eliminate HIV transmission from mothers to infants in malawi
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new approach called PAC-Man to help prevent HIV from passing from mothers to their babies. About 2,426 mothers and infants in Malawi will take part. The goal is to see if this model helps more babies get tested for HIV early and ensures mothers receive pro…
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could STI testing be the key to getting more women on HIV prevention?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study in Uganda tests whether adding lab tests for common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to standard HIV risk screening helps more women start and stick with PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. About 4,500 HIV-negative women aged 15-39 will be randomly assigned to …
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Monthly HIV prevention pill could replace daily dose
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests MK-8527, a once-monthly oral pill, to prevent HIV-1 infection in women. About 4580 HIV-negative women will take either MK-8527 monthly or a daily PrEP pill (Truvada) to see which works better and is safer. The goal is to offer a more convenient prevention…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Session couples program cut drug use and HIV risk?
Prevention Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a three-session couples motivational interviewing program helps male couples reduce illicit drug use and behaviors that raise HIV transmission risk. The trial enrolls 360 male couples where at least one partner is HIV negative and at least one has …
Sponsor: Hunter College of City University of New York • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Plastic dome over Patients' heads tested as airborne germ barrier
Prevention Recruiting nowResearchers are testing a clear plastic dome placed over a patient's head during surgery to see if it can stop the spread of airborne germs in hospitals. The trial enrolls 80 adults having elective surgery that requires a breathing tube. Participants are randomly assigned to have…
Sponsor: IWK Health Centre • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New HIV prevention shot tested in real-world clinics
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well people stick to a new HIV prevention shot called lenacapavir. About 3,000 people in the U.S. who want or need HIV prevention will take part. Researchers will track who stays on the shot and how it works in everyday clinic settings.
Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an HPV shot stop vulvar lesions from coming back?
Prevention Recruiting nowWomen treated for vulvar high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (vHSIL), a precancerous condition linked to HPV, often see it return. This trial tests whether giving the Gardasil 9 HPV vaccine alongside standard treatment (surgery, laser, or imiquimod) can lower that recurren…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could 2 HPV vaccine doses be enough for women 27-45? new trial aims to find out.
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study compares the immune response from 2 doses versus the standard 3 doses of the HPV vaccine in women aged 27-45. About 618 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either 2 or 3 doses, and their antibody levels will be checked over 12 months. If 2 doses prove non…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chikungunya vaccines face Real-World test in island outbreaks
Prevention Recruiting nowResearchers are studying how well two chikungunya vaccines, IXCHIQ and VIMKUNYA, prevent infection in adults during outbreaks on Réunion Island and in French Guiana. The study includes about 1,505 adults who are eligible for vaccination. By comparing infection rates between vacci…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could friendly bacteria in a gel stop HIV? new study begins
Prevention Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a vaginal gel containing specially modified bacteria that produce an anti-HIV drug. The goal is to see if it is safe for healthy women and whether it can be cleared with antibiotics. If successful, this could become a long-lasting, woman-controlled HI…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Craig Cohen, MD, MPH • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Training police to refer, not arrest, could curb Drug-Related harm
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests a police education program called SHIELD 2.0 in nine counties in Appalachian Kentucky. The program trains local behavioral health workers to teach police how to refer people who use drugs to treatment and social services instead of arresting them for low-level po…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New nasal spray aims to stop colds and flu before they start
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests an investigational nasal spray called INNA-051 to see if it can safely prevent or reduce the severity of viral respiratory infections like colds and flu. It involves 1100 healthy adults aged 18 to 45 who are at higher risk due to their living or work conditions. …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ENA Respiratory Pty Ltd • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prisons as HIV prevention hubs: can opioid treatment reach more people behind bars?
Prevention Recruiting nowResearchers at Yale University are studying how to expand opioid agonist therapy (OAT) in prisons and probation systems in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, and Georgia. OAT uses medicines like methadone or buprenorphine to treat opioid dependence and can lower HIV transmission am…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to boost HIV prevention in pregnant women
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called TENDAI4PrEP, which uses problem-solving techniques to help pregnant women in Zimbabwe take PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. The program also involves their partners and healthcare providers. Researchers will enroll 132 HIV-negative pregnant …
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody trial aims to block severe COVID-19
Prevention Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing an experimental antibody called MDX2301 to see if it can help prevent severe COVID-19 in healthy adults and those at higher risk. About 80 participants will receive either the antibody or a placebo, given as an injection or infusion. The main goa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: ModeX Therapeutics, An OPKO Health Company • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can virtual reality curb substance use and HIV in traumatized youth?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is developing and testing a virtual reality tool to help young people aged 15-30 who have experienced trauma and are at risk for substance use and HIV. The goal is to see if the tool can reduce substance use and risky behaviors. Researchers are recruiting young men who…
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One shot for boys could slash HPV in tanzania
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study in Tanzania tests whether giving boys a single dose of the HPV vaccine (Gardasil) can lower HPV infections in the community. Over 10,000 participants in 26 communities will be split: some communities vaccinate only girls (as usual), while others also vaccinate boys age…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tool aims to boost HIV prevention in Women's health clinics
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a decision aid that helps women in sexual and reproductive health clinics decide whether to take PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. The tool will be used during counseling visits. Researchers will see if it increases PrEP use and if it's practical for clinics.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shingles sufferers: could this pill stop your pain from becoming chronic?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the oral medication venlafaxine, typically used for depression, can prevent postherpetic neuralgia—a persistent nerve pain that often follows a shingles rash. Researchers will enroll 832 adults who have had a shingles rash for less than 30 days and are ex…
Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Pill HIV prevention strategy outsmart the virus?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether taking HIV prevention pills only around the time of sex can reduce the risk of HIV infection in men who have sex with men. Participants take either TAF/FTC or TDF/FTC, starting with a dose 2 to 24 hours before sex and another dose a day later. The…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: ANRS, Emerging Infectious Diseases • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Jail-Based program aims to cut HIV risk after release
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a program in the Dallas County Jail that identifies people at high risk for HIV and offers them testing and education about PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. A patient navigator helps interested individuals connect with PrEP providers after they are released.…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app break the stigma barrier to HIV prevention?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing a mobile app designed to help young Thai adults (ages 18-29) overcome stigma and start or stick with HIV prevention pills (PrEP). The app uses motivational interviewing and tailored content delivered over four sessions. Researchers will enroll 154 participan…
Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new strategy aims to close the HIV prevention gap for black gay men
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of programs to help Black gay, bisexual, and same-gender-loving men in the New York City area get tested for HIV and start taking PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. Participants receive one or more of the following: a 3-session empowerment worksh…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Barbershops and laundromats become frontline defense against HIV
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests a program called the Five Point Initiative, which brings HIV testing, PrEP education and prescriptions, and condoms to everyday spots like barbershops, salons, and corner stores in predominantly Black communities in Miami. Researchers want to see if this approach…
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Emergency rooms may become a frontline for HIV prevention in teens
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests three ways to screen adolescents and young adults for HIV in emergency departments: targeted screening based on risk, universal opt-in screening offered to everyone, and universal opt-out screening where testing is done unless declined. The goal is to see which a…
Sponsor: Westat • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Choice may boost HIV prevention: a trial tests offering multiple PrEP options to young women in kenya
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether offering a menu of HIV prevention options — including daily pills and a vaginal ring — helps more young women aged 18–30 start and continue using PrEP. About 1,400 women seeking reproductive health services at clinics in Kenya will be offered either stand…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Choice of Long-Acting HIV prevention could transform care for young people in rural south africa
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether offering young people aged 15-30 in rural South Africa a choice of long-acting HIV prevention methods—such as a two-monthly injection or a vaginal ring—alongside standard daily pills and emergency prevention, increases how many start and stay on preventio…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Africa Health Research Institute • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app help women at risk of HIV start PrEP?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a mobile health program called WINGS+PrEP for women who have experienced heavy drinking, partner violence, and involvement with the criminal legal system. The program provides information about PrEP (a daily pill that prevents HIV) and offers support sessions. Re…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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HIV counselors lead new push to offer prevention pills at family planning visits
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to offer HIV prevention pills (PrEP) to people visiting family planning clinics in Kenya. Instead of requiring a separate appointment, HIV counselors will provide PrEP screening and prescriptions right at the family planning visit. The goal is to see if…
Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study aims to boost HIV prevention in people who inject drugs
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests four different approaches to help people who inject drugs remember and stick with their daily HIV prevention pill (PrEP). Researchers will enroll 256 adults who are newly on medication for opioid use disorder and have started PrEP. The goal is to see which method…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Connecticut • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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STI tests boost HIV prevention in pregnant women
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study in Botswana tests whether offering sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing alongside HIV prevention medication (PrEP) helps more pregnant women start and continue using PrEP. About 600 pregnant women without HIV will be split into two groups: one gets standard car…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Botswana Harvard AIDS Institute Partnership • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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At-Home HPV tests could boost cervical cancer screening in border communities
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether at-home HPV self-sampling (using urine or a vaginal swab) can help more people get screened for cervical cancer compared to the traditional in-clinic Pap smear. About 735 Latinx individuals aged 30-65 who haven't had a Pap test in at least three years wil…
Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Could a monthly shot stop fentanyl overdoses in cocaine and meth users?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a monthly injection of naltrexone can prevent fentanyl overdose in people who use stimulants like cocaine or methamphetamine but do not intentionally use opioids. One hundred participants will either receive the shot or standard harm reduction supplies. R…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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ERs could become frontline for HIV prevention: new study tests immediate PrEP
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving HIV prevention pills (PrEP) to people right in the emergency room helps them start and stay on prevention. Researchers will enroll 250 HIV-negative adults at risk for HIV in Dallas. Participants get a 30-day pill supply and a clinic appointment to …
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Baltimore study enlists peers to fight HIV and overdose among drug users
Prevention Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a peer-driven program can help people who inject drugs in Baltimore reduce their risk of HIV, hepatitis C, and overdose. Researchers will identify high-risk injection settings and train peers to promote safer practices, like carrying naloxone and av…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Partners in prevention: couples program boosts HIV protection for women
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called CUPID that helps couples make decisions together about HIV prevention. About 1,424 women in Uganda will join with their male partners to choose and use PrEP (medicines that prevent HIV). The goal is to see if partner support increases women's use…
Sponsor: RTI International • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Love and safety: new study tests if relationship skills can cut HIV risk
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests an online program called all2GETHER that teaches relationship and communication skills to gay, bisexual, and queer men, as well as transgender and non-binary people who partner with cisgender men. The goal is to see if the program can lower HIV and STI rates. 5,0…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New study aims to boost HIV prevention in meth-using men
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests two approaches to help men who have sex with men and use methamphetamine start or restart HIV prevention (PrEP) or treatment (ART). 400 participants will receive either contingency management (rewards for filling prescriptions) alone or combined with motivational…
Sponsor: Florida International University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Malawi study tests HIV prevention safety for moms and babies
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at the safety of two HIV prevention methods (a long-acting shot and daily pills) in pregnant and breastfeeding women in Malawi. About 621 women who are already using or start these drugs during pregnancy will be followed along with their infants. The goal is to s…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Shingles shot may shield seniors from heart attacks and dementia
Prevention Recruiting nowThis large study in Denmark is testing whether the shingles vaccine (Shingrix) can do more than prevent shingles—it may also lower the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and dementia. About 162,000 adults aged 65 and older will either get the vaccine or no vaccine, and researchers w…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Tor Biering-Sørensen • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Home HIV tests and PrEP during TB checks could boost prevention
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study in Uganda tests whether offering HIV self-testing and PrEP (a daily pill to prevent HIV) at home during routine TB contact tracing can increase HIV prevention. About 2,480 people from households with a TB patient will be randomly assigned to either home-based HIV testi…
Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Mobile vans deliver HIV prevention shots to unhoused angelenos
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to prevent HIV by giving a long-acting injectable medication called lenacapavir through mobile health vans. It aims to reach 100 people in Los Angeles who are unhoused or unstably housed and face barriers to regular clinic visits. Participants receive t…
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Black dads step up: new study enlists fathers to shield girls from HIV
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether teaching Black male caregivers how to talk about sexual health can help protect Black girls aged 14-18 from HIV, other sexually transmitted infections, and sexual violence. The program involves 612 pairs of girls and their male caregivers. Researchers wil…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Farming program aims to cut STI rates in kenyan teens
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called Shamba Maisha that provides farming tools, training, and school gardens to families in Kenya. The goal is to reduce food insecurity and poverty, which are linked to higher STI and HIV risk in adolescent girls. Researchers will follow 900 girls an…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New program aims to curb HIV and opioid crises with peer support and rapid access
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called CHORUS+ that helps people who inject opioids get HIV prevention medication (PrEP) and treatment for opioid use disorder (MOUD). Participants receive HIV self-testing, rapid access to medications, and 6 months of support from a peer coach. The goa…
Sponsor: Boston Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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HPV Vaccine's Real-World impact under the microscope in sikkim
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study checks how well the HPV vaccine prevents cervical HPV infection in women in Sikkim, India, about 7 years after the vaccine was introduced. Researchers will collect cervical samples from 5,500 married women aged 18-22 and compare infection rates to those before vaccinat…
Sponsor: International Agency for Research on Cancer • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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HIV prevention breakthrough? Twice-Yearly shot could replace daily pills
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study in Brazil offers young men who have sex with men, transgender, and non-binary people a choice between a daily pill or a twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV. Researchers will follow 1,500 participants for up to two years to see how well each option works in real life,…
Sponsor: Oswaldo Cruz Foundation • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New study aims to boost HIV prevention in black women facing violence
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a program to help Black women in Baltimore start taking PrEP, a medication that prevents HIV. The program addresses challenges like intimate partner violence and racism that can make it hard to get PrEP. About 300 Black women who are HIV-negative and at risk will…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New study aims to keep HIV patients over 65 strong and independent
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with HIV between the ages of 65 and 74 to find those at risk for frailty—a condition that can lead to falls, hospital stays, and disability. Participants will be screened using a simple test called the Fried scale, and those at risk will receive a speci…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Saint Pierre • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:04 UTC
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DIY swab could revolutionize anal cancer screening for HIV patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether people living with HIV can accurately collect their own swab samples to screen for HPV, a virus that can lead to anal cancer. Researchers will compare self-swabs to those taken by a doctor and ask participants which method they prefer. If self-screening w…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Can telehealth stop HIV in its tracks? new study tests two approaches
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways of offering HIV prevention medications, hepatitis C treatment, and substance use disorder care to people who inject drugs. Participants will receive services via telehealth and be followed for 12 months. The goal is to see which approach works best fo…
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Can a school program get more teens vaccinated against HPV?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a new school-based program to encourage HPV vaccination among 11-17 year olds in France. HPV is a common virus that can cause cancer, but vaccination rates are low. The program will be used in middle and high schools, and researchers will check if more teens get …
Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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VR headsets offer new hope for pandemic PTSD
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help healthcare workers and COVID-19 patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Participants will use VR headsets during 10 therapy sessions over 5 weeks to safely revisit and overcome traumatic memories. The goal is to s…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tai chi via zoom tested as depression remedy for older HIV patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether doing tai chi/qigong over Zoom twice a week for 12 weeks can reduce depressive symptoms in people aged 50-75 living with HIV. About 326 participants will be randomly assigned to either tai chi or a health education class. Researchers will track mood, hear…
Sponsor: Florida International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to shorten COPD Flare-Ups from common cold
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called vapendavir in 180 adults with COPD who catch a rhinovirus (common cold). The goal is to see if it can reduce the severity and length of breathing symptoms compared to a placebo. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two doses or a place…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Altesa Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to help HIV/TB patients kick the habit
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new program called QUIT-AD to help people living with HIV or tuberculosis (TB) in Cape Town, South Africa, quit smoking. The program combines proven methods to support smoking cessation and improve HIV/TB treatment results. Researchers will enroll 86 daily…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests if happiness skills can curb stimulant use in HIV patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 5-session online program teaching positive thinking skills can help people with HIV who use stimulants. Researchers want to see if it reduces stimulant use and depression by changing brain and immune function. 189 participants will be followed for 3 mon…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Peer support may lift the cloud of loneliness for older gay men with HIV
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a 10-session peer-led program called Bridge to Belonging, designed to reduce loneliness and depression in older gay and bisexual men living with HIV. The program uses group sessions to build social skills and connect participants with LGBTQ+-affirming community s…
Sponsor: Fenway Community Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New devices aim to soothe sore throats without drugs
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study will test four medical devices (HMG, PHN, PHR, TUR) in 160 adults with sore throat from acute pharyngitis or viral tonsillitis. The goal is to see if they are safe and help reduce symptoms like pain when swallowing. Participants will use the device for up to 7 days and…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Triple-Action pill takes on cold and flu symptoms
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new pill containing three ingredients (dipyrone, caffeine, and chlorpheniramine) to see if it works as well as a standard cold medicine for relieving stuffy nose and other cold and flu symptoms. About 620 adults with early cold or flu symptoms will take either …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Brainfarma Industria Química e Farmacêutica S/A • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New devices aim to ease cold symptoms – but will they work?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing four medical devices (PIR, NS, NHE, NHG) in 150 adults with acute viral rhinitis, rhinosinusitis, or rhinopharyngitis (common cold). The goal is to see if they are safe and help reduce symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and sore throat. Participants use the…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New therapy aims to ease PTSD in HIV patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a type of talk therapy for people who have both HIV and PTSD. The therapy helps people understand how trauma affects their emotions and relationships. The goal is to see if this therapy is helpful and acceptable for this group. About 20 adults with HIV and P…
Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Phone-Based rehab aims to get COVID-19 survivors back on their feet
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a home-based exercise program for people who were hospitalized with severe COVID-19. Participants use a smartphone app to guide them through high-intensity interval training and other exercises. The goal is to see if this approach improves walking ability, fitnes…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Could hormone therapy cool hot flashes for women with HIV?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether hormone therapy (estrogen with or without progesterone) can safely reduce hot flashes and night sweats in women living with HIV. Researchers will also check if it improves sleep, mood, thinking, bone health, and quality of life. About 105 women aged 40…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV/AIDS and Other Infections • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a single pill speed up severe flu recovery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single dose of baloxavir marboxil (Xofluza) can help adults hospitalized with severe flu recover faster. About 484 participants in Switzerland will receive either the drug or a placebo. Researchers will measure time to clinical improvement, hospital sta…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Dre Pauline Vetter • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can pressurized oxygen clear long COVID brain fog?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) can improve thinking, memory, and other symptoms in people with long COVID. About 91 adults who have had cognitive problems for at least 3 months after a COVID infection will be ra…
Sponsor: Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New program aims to boost mental health and cut substance use in HIV community
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a 6-month holistic behavioral health program called EASE for 200 adults with HIV or seeking HIV prevention who also use alcohol or drugs. Participants receive counseling, case management, peer support, and education. Researchers will measure changes in depression…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Can a mix of gym and home workouts protect hearts in HIV?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an 8-week hybrid exercise program for people with HIV who are at risk for heart failure. Participants attend one supervised session at a center and do two unsupervised home workouts each week, plus receive education and coaching. The goal is to see if this approa…
Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Scientists launch national study to track immune weakness linked to severe COVID
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 adults in France who have either a genetic defect or autoantibodies that weaken their type I interferon immune response. Researchers will collect blood samples and health data over 1 to 4 years to track infections, autoimmune diseases, and cancers. The goal…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Queensland study reveals why parents say yes or no to RSV shot for babies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes how many eligible infants in Queensland receive the RSV immunisation (nirsevimab) during their first RSV season. Researchers will survey 1,200 parents to understand why they chose for or against the shot, and look at factors like location and health risks. No …
Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Healthy volunteers willingly catch the flu for science
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the safest and most effective dose of a specific flu virus to give to healthy adults in a controlled setting. About 90 volunteers aged 18 to 55 will be exposed to the virus or a placebo and closely monitored. The goal is to create a reliable model for test…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists map HIV's hiding spots in early infection
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers want to understand how HIV builds a hidden reservoir in the body when someone starts treatment during the earliest stage of infection. The study follows 70 recently infected people who begin combination antiretroviral therapy right away. Over two years, participants g…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood platelets may hold clues to HIV's hidden hideouts
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether platelets—tiny blood cells involved in clotting—interact with HIV-infected immune cells in ways that affect the virus's ability to persist despite treatment. Researchers will collect blood samples from 90 adults with HIV who have had undetectable v…
Sponsor: Tourcoing Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Decades of HIV data could reveal which treatments last
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers follow people with HIV who took part in earlier HIV-NAT studies to see how their health changes over many years. The study collects information on treatment history, side effects, other illnesses, and lab results such as viral load and CD4 counts. By tracking a large …
Sponsor: The HIV Netherlands Australia Thailand Research Collaboration • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV hiding spots revealed in treatment pause study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand where HIV hides in the body when people stop their daily antiretroviral therapy (ART) for a short time. Fifty adults with HIV will either stay on ART or pause it for up to 90 days. Researchers will use PET/CT scans and take small tissue samples from …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues to severe viral infections
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people who have had unusually severe or long-lasting viral infections, like serious cases of herpes, HPV, or the flu. Researchers want to find out if these people have hidden immune system or genetic problems that make them more vulnerable. Up to 600 participa…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists probe HIV's secret hiding spots in uganda
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at HIV that stays hidden in the body even when the virus is under control. Researchers will measure the 'latent HIV reservoir' in 130 Ugandans with HIV and compare it to similar groups in the US. Participants give blood samples and answer health questions. No new…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden COVID remnants in long COVID patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out whether people with long COVID still have inactive remnants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in their bodies. Researchers will collect tissue samples from 12 adults who have recovered from COVID-19, some with long COVID symptoms and some without. The goal is to…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into HIV immune cells to unlock secrets of early treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects white blood cells from HIV patients through a process called leukapheresis to examine how the immune system responds to early treatment. Researchers aim to enroll 60 adults—30 with early HIV and 30 with chronic HIV—who are not yet on antiretroviral therapy. Pa…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists seek tissue samples to unlock HIV and cancer mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, bone marrow, and tissue samples from people with HIV, KSHV, or certain cancers to help researchers learn more about these diseases. Participants must be 18 or older and may have HIV, KSHV, or related conditions. No treatment is given; the goal is to gat…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for immune secrets behind HIV control
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects white blood cells and plasma from 400 people with HIV, including rare 'non-progressors' who control the virus without medication. Researchers will analyze immune responses and genetic markers to understand what makes these individuals special. The goal is to u…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV study aims to unlock mystery of Post-Treatment immune Flare-Ups
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some people with HIV develop Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (IRIS) after starting HIV medications. Researchers will use PET scans and lymph node biopsies to track inflammation and immune recovery in 300 adults. The goal is to better understand…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches massive study to unlock HIV's secrets through blood
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about how HIV infects cells and affects the immune system by collecting blood samples from up to 2,419 adults, both with and without HIV. Researchers will analyze these samples to compare genetic and protein differences. The goal is to better underst…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track rare genetic disorder to unlock its secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 600 people with GATA2 deficiency, a genetic disorder affecting the immune system and other body systems. Researchers aim to understand the full range of health problems it causes and why it affects people differently. Participants will have yearly check-ups for…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch Long-Term study to unravel rare spinal disease caused by a virus
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people infected with HTLV-I virus, some of whom develop a rare spinal cord condition called HAM/TSP. Researchers will track changes in symptoms, immune system markers, and virus levels over time. The goal is to better understand why only a few infected people g…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Researchers seek blood donors to advance infectious disease science
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood plasma and white blood cells from healthy volunteers and people with HIV using a procedure called apheresis. The samples are used for laboratory research on infectious diseases and immune function. Up to 3,000 participants aged 18 and older will be enrol…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV memory mystery: even controlled virus may harm the brain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some people with HIV who have very low virus levels in their blood still develop thinking and memory problems. Researchers will follow 1,150 participants—including healthy volunteers—for up to 10 years, using brain scans, blood tests, and spinal fluid samp…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists seek samples to build better Cancer-Killing drugs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, urine, bone marrow, and tumor samples from people with hairy cell leukemia and other blood cancers, as well as from healthy volunteers. Researchers will use these samples to study the diseases and develop new treatments called immunotoxins, which use an…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Healthy volunteers needed to help fight flu and zika
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study screens up to 5,000 healthy adults aged 18-65 to see if they can join future research on infectious diseases like flu and Zika. Volunteers undergo a 3-5 hour checkup including blood tests, heart exam, and chest X-ray. The goal is to build a pool of eligible participant…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to deadly Mosquito-Borne viruses
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are studying people in Réunion and Mayotte who seek care for dengue, chikungunya, or Zika to understand why some cases become severe. The study collects blood and urine samples and asks patients about their quality of life. By comparing clinical, demographic, and envi…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stanford launches massive study to track oropharyngeal cancer over time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about oropharyngeal carcinoma, a type of throat cancer that can be linked to HPV. Researchers will collect blood samples from 1,000 patients before treatment and at six follow-up visits, and also gather tumor tissue when available. The goal is to bet…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to track viruses in healthy and immunocompromised patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect samples and medical information from people of all ages who have or have been exposed to viral infections, including COVID-19 and herpes. Researchers want to understand how viruses affect healthy individuals versus those with weakened immune systems. Pa…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive Real-World database aims to map how chronic diseases interact
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowOPERA is a large observational database that collects health records from people treated for chronic conditions such as HIV, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, heart disease, rheumatic disease, and neurodegenerative disease. Researchers use the records to study how these …
Sponsor: Epividian • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV pain puzzle: are natural painkillers to blame?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with HIV have chronic pain because their bodies don't make enough natural painkillers (opioid peptides). Researchers will test pain sensitivity in 200 adults (with and without HIV) using heat, touch, and pressure. The goal is to understand the c…
Sponsor: Florida International University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in Virus-Linked cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue and blood samples from adults with HIV, other immune disorders, or cancers thought to be caused by viruses. Researchers will compare genes in cancer tissue to normal tissue to find genetic changes that drive these cancers. The goal is to better understa…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to unlock why infections hit mitochondrial disease patients hard
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 400 people with mitochondrial disease and their household members to learn how infections affect them. Researchers will analyze blood samples and health records to find immune patterns linked to severe illness. The goal is to improve care and identify potential…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists deliberately infect volunteers with dengue to unlock immune secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how the human body responds to dengue virus infection, including in people who have had dengue before. Healthy volunteers aged 18 to 50 receive a single injection of a weakened dengue virus and are closely monitored for six months. Researchers measur…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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How does COVID-19 hit people born with weak immune systems?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are running a worldwide survey to learn how COVID-19 affects children and adults who have primary immune deficiencies, a group of rare inherited conditions that weaken the immune system. Doctors enter health information about their patients who had confirmed or probab…
Sponsor: Imagine Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive liver study seeks 8,000 volunteers to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about liver diseases like hepatitis B, C, and D by observing up to 8,050 participants over time. Participants will have yearly check-ups, blood and urine tests, and liver ultrasounds. Some may be offered experimental treatments if they qualify. The g…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists probe Virus-Cancer link to unlock better treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how viruses change the environment around tumors in people with lymphoma, lung cancer, or anal cancer. Researchers will analyze blood and tumor samples from 254 patients to understand why some cancers resist treatment. The goal is to find new ways to make anti…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches major study to unravel mysteries of long COVID recovery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,590 adults who have had COVID-19 to track their symptoms and recovery over three years. Participants complete phone interviews and online surveys every three months. The goal is to describe the range of recovery experiences and identify factors that lead to p…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Your smartwatch could spot the flu before you feel it
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls healthy adults who are already part of a respiratory virus challenge study at the NIH. Participants wear a smartwatch and use a smartphone to track temperature, heart rate, coughs, and other health signals. The goal is to see if these devices can detect subtle …
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of COVID-19 immunity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study, run by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, collects blood and stool samples from up to 5,000 people of all ages who have or had COVID-19, as well as those heavily exposed but uninfected. Researchers will analyze immune responses and genetic fact…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists collect samples to unlock secrets of lymphoid cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, urine, bone marrow, and tissue samples from over 1,200 adults with lymphoid cancers or precancerous conditions. The goal is to help researchers better understand cancer biology, which may lead to new methods for diagnosing or treating these diseases. No…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a blood bank unlock the secrets of HIV control?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study enrolls 2,500 people with HIV to build a detailed bank of blood samples and health records. Researchers will use these specimens to investigate how the virus behaves, why some people progress slowly or control the virus without medication, and how antiret…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive VA study tracks COVID-19 drug use in 400,000 veterans
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study reviews medical records from up to 400,000 U.S. Veterans to see how COVID-19 treatments like Paxlovid and remdesivir are used and how well they work. It also looks at RSV and flu patterns. The goal is to improve treatment strategies for respiratory viruses in the VA he…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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10,000 adults to be tracked for RSV – could pave way for vaccine decisions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will track 10,000 adults in Hong Kong with respiratory symptoms to measure how often RSV causes illness and how severe it gets. Researchers will collect nose and throat samples and blood tests over several weeks. The goal is to fill knowledge gaps about RSV in adults a…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch Decade-Long watch on kaposi sarcoma
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 150 adults with Kaposi sarcoma (KS) for up to 10 years to learn how the disease behaves, why it comes back, and how it affects the immune system and organs. Participants will have regular check-ups, scans, and biopsies, but no new treatments are being tested. T…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer samples sought to unlock treatment secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, bone marrow, and tumor samples from 500 adults with cancer or pre-cancerous conditions. Researchers will use these samples to learn more about how cancers behave and why some respond differently to treatments. Participants provide samples over time and …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unravel mysteries of rare brain infection PML
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 700 people with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare brain infection caused by the JC virus. Researchers will collect blood, spinal fluid, and brain scans over time to understand how the disease progresses. No treatment is given; the goal is…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch Long-Term study to unravel mysterious immune condition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 950 people with idiopathic CD4+ lymphocytopenia (ICL), a rare condition where low CD4+ white blood cells raise infection risk. Researchers will track participants for up to 10 years, collecting medical history, blood samples, and infection data. The goal is to …
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can surveillance catch birth defects early in HIV-Affected pregnancies?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study sets up a monitoring program to track pregnancy outcomes and newborn health in HIV-positive and HIV-negative women at clinics in the IeDEA network. Researchers will watch for complications like miscarriage, preterm birth, and congenital abnormalities. The goal is to be…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can saliva reveal the secrets of long COVID?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some people develop Long COVID—persistent symptoms after a COVID-19 infection—by tracking symptoms over time and analyzing saliva samples. Researchers will follow 500 adults aged 18 to 75 who have previously tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, collec…
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to crack the code on Kids' medications
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood and other samples from 5,000 children and young adults (under 21) who are already taking certain medications as part of their regular care. The goal is to understand how these drugs move through and affect children's bodies, so doctors can prescribe…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tracking thousands of patients unlock the secrets of rare EBV-driven blood cancers?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,500 people with Epstein-Barr virus-positive T/NK-cell lymphoproliferative diseases — rare conditions where the virus drives abnormal immune cell growth. Researchers will collect medical history, treatment details, and blood samples to see how the diseases beh…
Sponsor: Rong Tao • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Finger-Prick test aims to uncover hidden hepatitis c cases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a quick finger-stick test can help find more people with hepatitis C and get them into treatment. About 60,000 adults at risk for hepatitis C will take the test at clinics, shelters, or prisons. The study itself does not provide treatment, but will c…
Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dengue danger linked to leaky gut? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will enroll 190 hospitalized adults with dengue in Bangladesh to see if a 'leaky gut' — where bacteria and toxins escape the intestines into the blood — is linked to severe disease. Researchers will measure gut leakage markers in blood, perform abdominal …
Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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A crystal ball for ICU infections? new model aims to forecast who survives resistant bacteria
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a predictive model for mortality in critically ill patients who carry multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria (MDR-GNB). Researchers will follow about 1,500 adults in intensive care units (ICUs) who are colonized with these bacteria, tracking their i…
Sponsor: Fundacion SEIMC-GESIDA • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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France launches massive virus surveillance in GP clinics
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will track which respiratory viruses—like flu, COVID-19, and RSV—are circulating in French primary care clinics each winter. Up to 25,000 patients with cold or flu symptoms will provide a saliva or nose swab sample. The goal is to monitor virus activity and help guide …
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV and fatty liver: a hidden link under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 250 people newly diagnosed with HIV and 161 healthy volunteers over five years to see who develops metabolic fatty liver disease (MASLD). Researchers use annual blood tests, ultrasounds, and FibroScans to measure liver fat and stiffness. The goal is to uncover …
Sponsor: Yaşar Bayındır, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could centralized surgery boost ovarian cancer survival?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study examines whether concentrating ovarian cancer surgery in specialized centers and changes in treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic affect how long patients live without their cancer returning. Researchers will follow about 200 women diagnosed with epithelial ovarian ca…
Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What happens to the immune system after COVID-19? a major study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 800 adults who have recovered from COVID-19 to understand how their immune systems respond over the long term. By collecting blood samples and health data, researchers hope to uncover why some people develop lingering symptoms, known as Long COVID. The goal is …
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple roadside test catch liver disease before it turns deadly?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find undiagnosed cases of advanced liver fibrosis and viral hepatitis B and C in the general population of Seine Saint Denis, France. Using a combination of rapid diagnostic tests and a portable liver stiffness scanner (FibroScan), researchers will screen 600 a…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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13,000 volunteers shed light on who gets sick from COVID-19
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis large observational study follows 13,000 UK adults to understand who gets COVID-19, how the disease progresses, and its long-term effects on physical and mental health. Researchers track risk factors, symptoms, and outcomes like hospitalization. The data may also serve as a …
Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Volunteers to be deliberately exposed to omicron in quest for better vaccines
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will give healthy, vaccinated adults aged 18-50 a dose of the Omicron EG.5.1 COVID-19 variant through nose drops to safely create a mild infection. Researchers aim to find the right dose that infects 50-70% of volunteers with few or no symptoms. Participants will stay …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New 3D scanner could revolutionize how doctors measure kaposi sarcoma
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will test a new 3D imaging device called SkinScan3D to see if it can measure Kaposi Sarcoma skin lesions more accurately and consistently than the current manual method. Researchers will compare the two methods in 300 adults with confirmed Kaposi Sarcoma who are starti…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormones may change how HIV prevention drug works in the body
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how natural hormones and hormone therapy (like birth control or gender-affirming hormones) affect the way the HIV prevention drug cabotegravir works in the body. Researchers will measure drug levels in blood, tissues, and fluids in 32 HIV-negative adults. The …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune clues in severe RSV: what makes some babies sicker?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the immune system's response in infants aged 6 months or younger who are hospitalized with RSV bronchiolitis. Researchers will collect nasal swabs and blood samples to measure immune markers like interferons and cytokines. The goal is to understand why some ba…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden ARDS subtypes to crack deadly lung failure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will analyze samples from 130 ICU patients with ARDS (a severe lung injury) to better understand why the condition varies so much between people. Researchers will examine lung fluid, blood, and CT scans to identify distinct biological subtypes. The goal is not to test …
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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COVID-19's skin secrets: could chilblains hold clues to the virus?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at skin problems that appear during a COVID-19 infection, with a special focus on chilblains (painful red or purple bumps on fingers or toes). Researchers want to understand why these skin changes happen—whether from the virus itself, tiny blood clots, or inflamm…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV dental study aims to end unnecessary precautions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study reviews medical records of over 5,600 people with HIV to see how many might need special dental care due to low immune cells or blood issues. The goal is to help dentists know when to take extra steps and when standard care is safe, reducing stigma. It is an observatio…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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French study to reveal true COVID-19 infection rates during lockdown easing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following 1,000 people in the Alpes-Maritimes region of France to see how many were infected with the coronavirus during the deconfinement period. Researchers are using blood tests to measure immune responses and will also look at how air pollution might affect the …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Austrian study seeks to eliminate hepatitis by linking patients to care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study in South-East Austria looks at past lab results to find people with hepatitis B, C, or D who may not know they have it. Researchers will invite these individuals to a clinic to discuss treatment options. The goal is to connect them to care and track how many get cured,…
Sponsor: Vanessa Stadlbauer-Koellner, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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RSV in infants: new study aims to unlock asthma mystery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 infants to understand how catching RSV very early (before 4 months old) versus later (after 6-9 months) affects their immune system and long-term health. Researchers will measure antibody responses and track asthma-like symptoms. The goal is to learn why ea…
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a simple antibody test predict severe COVID-19?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out how common anti-annexin A2 antibodies are in people hospitalized with COVID-19 and whether these antibodies are linked to lung damage or blood clots. Researchers will test blood samples from 300 adult patients at one hospital. The goal is to see if the…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Transplant patients at risk of Drug-Resistant virus under microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at 100 adult patients who have had an organ or stem cell transplant and later developed a CMV infection that is resistant or hard to treat with standard antiviral drugs. Researchers want to find out how common this problem is and what factors make it more li…
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists investigate why some people suffer severe COVID-19
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some people had severe COVID-19 while others had mild symptoms. Researchers will compare the immune system's early response (called interferon) in 134 adults who were sick during the first wave. They also want to see if gut bacteria play a role. The goal i…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Zambia study aims to unlock secrets of rotavirus vaccine failure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why oral rotavirus vaccines are less effective in some low-income countries like Zambia. Researchers will collect blood, stool, and tissue samples from 43 adults to study how gut health and the immune system affect vaccine response. The goal is to find biologi…
Sponsor: Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Worldwide HIV watch: 2,500 volunteers join Long-Term infection study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will follow 2,500 people aged 14–55 who are at risk for HIV across multiple countries. Researchers will track how many new HIV and other sexually transmitted infections occur over time. The goal is to gather data that could help design future studies aime…
Sponsor: Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Letting go of grudges might help HIV patients live better
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether being more forgiving and holding less resentment can improve quality of life for people living with HIV. Researchers will follow 206 participants at a French hospital, measuring their tendency to forgive and their well-being. The goal is to see if forg…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Scientists investigate Africa's COVID-19 mystery: why were cases so mild?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study in Malawi aims to understand why COVID-19 was much less severe there than in Europe and the Americas. Researchers will follow 1500 people, including those infected and their household contacts, to see how factors like prior infections, nutrition, and immune responses a…
Sponsor: Boston University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Zambia launches massive study to uncover why some HIV patients still get very sick
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study in Zambia will follow about 11,800 people with advanced HIV who are starting or restarting antiretroviral therapy (ART). Researchers want to learn who these patients are, what challenges they face, and how well they do in the first six months of treatment. The goal is …
Sponsor: Boston University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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3500 hepatitis b patients needed to hunt for cure biomarker
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large collection of blood samples and health data from 3500 people with hepatitis B, including those who have already cleared the virus. Researchers will use these samples to look for viral RNA patterns that could signal a functional cure. No new treatmen…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Massive brazilian registry aims to uncover hidden health risks in HIV patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database of health information from 743 adults with HIV/AIDS across Brazil. Researchers will look at how common chronic diseases like heart disease, kidney disease, and cancer are in this group. The goal is to gather data to help improve health poli…
Sponsor: Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New study aims to catch transplant complications early with blood and urine tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at 1,000 liver transplant recipients to see if testing their blood, urine, and tissue samples can detect early signs of chronic kidney disease, acute rejection, or hepatitis C. The goal is to find simple biomarkers that could lead to earlier treatment and fe…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Why do some teens stay fatigued after mono? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some teenagers and young adults feel tired for months after getting Epstein-Barr virus (the virus that causes mono). Researchers will follow 150 infected people and 150 healthy people for six months, using brain scans, immune tests, and questionnaires. The…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Akershus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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AI reads your symptom stories to find hidden medical clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects anonymous symptom descriptions from 1,000 adults through an online platform. An AI tool then searches medical literature to see if it can find reliable biological signals in the free-text descriptions. The goal is to test how accurate and consistent the AI's f…
Sponsor: OpenGenome • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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10,000 australians with hepatitis b to be tracked in landmark real-world study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 10,000 people in Australia who have chronic hepatitis B to see how well they are connected to care and treatment. Researchers will collect information from clinics across the country to understand who is getting treated and what their health needs are. No n…
Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New program aims to boost HIV testing and treatment in alabama
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a program to help more people in coastal Alabama get tested for HIV, quickly connect to care, and start treatment right away. The program uses data to find areas with high need, helps people link to care when diagnosed, and offers rapid antiretroviral therap…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Zambia study tracks liver health in hepatitis b and HIV patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 390 adults in Zambia with hepatitis B, some also with HIV, to see how their liver and immune system change over time. Participants join when diagnosed or starting standard antiviral treatment and are monitored for years. The goal is to learn more about the dise…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Massive COVID-19 biobank aims to unlock secrets of severe disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting medical information and biological samples from up to 6,000 people with COVID-19. Researchers want to find out which factors predict severe illness, death, or response to treatment. The goal is to better understand the disease and help guide future care.
Sponsor: Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Study reveals hidden toll of common infections on Seniors' independence
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how serious respiratory infections (like flu, COVID-19, and RSV) affect the ability of adults aged 60 and older to live independently. Researchers will follow 1,600 hospitalized seniors across multiple countries to track changes in daily activities such as bat…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New registry aims to improve meningitis treatment for kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry of 600 children under 18 with meningitis treated at hospitals across Brazil. Researchers will collect data during and after hospitalization to see how well current treatments work and what long-term problems, like hearing loss, occur. The goal is…
Sponsor: Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Scientists probe lung microbiome to unlock TB secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the bacteria living in the lungs of people with active tuberculosis (TB) and how they change with treatment. Researchers will compare lung bacteria in diseased and healthy areas, and also check the mouth, nose, and gut. They aim to understand how these microbe…
Sponsor: University of Stellenbosch • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Scientists dig deep into noses to solve COVID smell mystery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some people lose their sense of smell after a COVID-19 infection and why it doesn't come back. Researchers will collect tiny tissue samples from the nose of 240 people—some with smell problems and some without—to look for differences in cells, in…
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Massive global COVID-19 registry launches to track patient outcomes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a large international registry that will collect health information from 10,000 adults hospitalized with COVID-19. Researchers will track serious outcomes like death, heart failure, and kidney problems. The goal is to learn more about the course of the disease and i…
Sponsor: University of Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Cannabis compounds tested to fight HIV brain inflammation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how CBD and THC, two compounds found in cannabis, affect inflammation and brain health in people with HIV. About 90 participants will take both substances in a random order over six weeks. Researchers will measure blood markers and brain function to better und…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New study aims to boost HIV care for young gay men in vietnam
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 young men who have sex with men (ages 18-24) living with HIV in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for 12 months. Researchers will track how well they stick to their HIV medication, their viral suppression, mental health, and quality of life. The goal is to underst…
Sponsor: Center for Applied Research on Men and Community Health, Vietnam • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Woodsmoke may weaken nasal defenses against flu, new study suggests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how breathing in woodsmoke changes the way your nose's immune system responds to the flu virus. Healthy adults aged 18-49 will be exposed to woodsmoke and then given a live but weakened flu vaccine to mimic infection. Researchers will measure immune markers an…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden kidney disease in rural africa
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will track 1,200 adults in semi-rural Tanzania to find out how common chronic kidney disease (CKD) is and what factors increase the risk. Participants will have blood and urine tests at the start, after 90 days, and again after one year. The goal is to create better wa…
Sponsor: Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Stress test: scientists probe pain and hormones in HIV, cannabis, and depression
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how stress impacts pain, hormone levels, and mood in 120 people with and without HIV, cannabis use disorder, and depression. Participants will complete two sessions of a pain stress task and provide blood samples to measure cortisol and other stress hormones. …
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden immune cells behind hepatitis b vaccine protection
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the hepatitis B vaccine triggers T cells, a key part of the immune system. Researchers will test blood from 115 healthy adults 5 to 10 weeks after vaccination to see if they have T cells that recognize the hepatitis B virus. The goal is to understand why s…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Liver probe reveals secrets of hepatitis b persistence
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why the hepatitis B virus (HBV) stays in the liver for so long, even with treatment. Researchers will use a gentle needle technique to take small liver samples from 100 adults with chronic HBV. They want to see how the virus and the immune system interact insi…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Scientists to compare nasal flu vaccine with real flu infection in healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will compare immune responses in 36 healthy adults aged 18-55 who either receive a nasal spray flu vaccine or are deliberately infected with a controlled dose of influenza A (H3N2) virus. Researchers will track symptoms and measure immune markers in the blood and respi…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Massive infection database aims to unlock secrets of deadly diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large registry and biobank of 10,000 adults with various infections, such as bloodstream, heart, and bone infections. Researchers will collect medical data and biological samples to describe the infections and their treatments. The goal is to better under…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New study tracks hidden organ damage after COVID-19
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 650 adults in Quebec to learn about the short- and long-term health problems caused by COVID-19, including damage to the heart, lungs, kidneys, and other organs. Participants include people who had mild, moderate, or severe COVID-19, as well as those who never …
Sponsor: Emilia Falcone, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Can friends help find hidden HIV? new trial recruits peers to boost testing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a method where people newly diagnosed with HIV are asked to recruit anyone they know who might benefit from HIV testing. The goal is to find more undiagnosed cases, especially among men who often avoid testing due to stigma. About 2,480 participants from 32 clini…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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TB Patients' COVID-19 vaccine response under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines between people being treated for tuberculosis (TB) and healthy individuals. About 133 participants in the Thailand-Myanmar border area will receive one of three vaccines (Pfizer, AstraZeneca, or Janssen). Researchers wi…
Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden burden of CMV in young transplant patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study reviews medical records of 230 children in Italy who received a stem cell transplant between 2018 and 2020. Researchers want to understand how common and costly cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation is in these young patients. The goal is to give doctors and health offici…
Sponsor: MSD Italia S.r.l. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Scientists investigate rare HIV controllers to unlock secrets of virus control
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 450 HIV-positive adults in France who can naturally control the virus without taking antiretroviral drugs. Researchers want to understand how their immune systems keep the virus in check and why some eventually lose that control. The goal is to learn more about…
Sponsor: ANRS, Emerging Infectious Diseases • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Dialysis Patients' vaccine shield under microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether kidney failure changes how well the flu vaccine works in people on dialysis. Researchers will compare the immune response of 146 dialysis patients and healthy volunteers after they get the flu shot. Participants will give blood samples over several mon…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Study aims to keep advanced HIV patients connected to care after leaving hospital
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 150 adults with advanced HIV who are hospitalized in South Africa. Researchers will interview them and review medical records to see if they successfully continue HIV care after leaving the hospital. The goal is to identify where the system fails and find ways …
Sponsor: Boston University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New study tracks hidden infections in migrants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how common certain infections are among 250 asylum seekers living in reception centers in Italy. Participants must be adults who arrived in Italy between 2 and 36 months ago. The goal is to better understand infection rates to improve health screening and care…
Sponsor: IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria di Negrar • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Veterans' brain fog after COVID: new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some veterans experience ongoing brain fog and other mental health issues after COVID-19. Researchers will track 200 veterans over time, using memory tests and blood samples to find clues. The goal is to better understand these symptoms and identify target…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Marijuana's brain impact in HIV patients under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how chronic marijuana use changes brain inflammation and thinking abilities in people with HIV. Researchers will use brain scans and blood tests to measure brain health in 220 adults. The goal is to understand the effects, not to test a new treatment.
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Could your heart rate and blood pressure help track COVID-19?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether basic vital signs like heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate can help doctors track how COVID-19 patients are doing. Researchers will review medical records of 15,000 patients treated between 2022 and 2027. The goal is to see if these simple m…
Sponsor: St. Martin De Porress Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New 3D camera could revolutionize how we track kaposi sarcoma
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new 3D imaging device called SkinScan3D to see if it can take better pictures of Kaposi sarcoma (KS) skin lesions than standard 2D photos. KS lesions can change in height when they respond to treatment, which 2D photos miss. The study will enroll 30 adults with…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Simple HPV swab or blood test may spot returning cervical cancer earlier
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether testing for HPV DNA from a cervical swab or a blood sample can help find cervical cancer that has come back after radiotherapy. Researchers will follow 120 patients for two years after treatment, collecting samples at regular visits. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: General University Hospital, Prague • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New study aims to make exercise safer for kids with cystic fibrosis, sickle cell, and long COVID
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is working to create better exercise tests for children with cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, or long COVID. Current tests are designed for healthy athletes and may not be safe or useful for these kids. Researchers will track 240 children over 3-4 years, measuring…
Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden causes of deadly parasite relapse in HIV patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 20 adults in Ethiopia who have both HIV and visceral leishmaniasis (a serious parasitic disease). Researchers want to find out why the parasite keeps coming back in some patients and how to better monitor treatment. Participants provide samples and attend foll…
Sponsor: Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New study tracks RSV ear infections in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how often young children get ear infections from RSV, a common virus. Researchers will track 1900 children under 2 years old to see how many have RSV-related ear infections, with or without bronchiolitis. The goal is to better understand the burden of RSV in t…
Sponsor: Association Clinique Thérapeutique Infantile du val de Marne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Mpox survivors tracked for 5 years to uncover hidden health effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 345 people who had mpox or received the smallpox vaccine to see if there are any long-term physical or mental health problems. Researchers will also check how long the body's immune memory lasts by testing blood, saliva, semen, and anal swabs over 5 years. Part…
Sponsor: Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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HIV hunters: new hospital teams aim to catch hidden cases across europe
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether setting up special HIV teams in hospitals can increase testing for undiagnosed HIV. The teams will remind doctors to test patients with certain health conditions, reduce stigma, and improve care links. Over 5,200 patients across ten European countrie…
Sponsor: Casper Rokx • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Scientists track immune battles against flu and COVID-19
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks the immune response of 300 people with confirmed flu or COVID-19, comparing those who were recently vaccinated to those who were not. Participants provide blood, saliva, and nasal samples over 6 months, and some may opt for a lung fluid sample via bronchoscopy. …
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Should you get your COVID and flu shots together? new study aims to find out for immunocompromised patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving the COVID-19 booster and flu vaccine at the same time is as good as giving them a month apart for people with weakened immune systems. It also compares getting a COVID-19 booster every 3 months versus every 6 months. The trial involves 660 adu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Prick of a finger: HIV patients may soon skip clinic blood draws
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether people with HIV can collect small blood samples at home using a finger prick or a simple device. The goal is to see if these home-collected samples are as good as clinic-drawn blood for measuring levels of HIV medications. About 150 adults already on…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Gut check: new study probes how hepatitis drug changes your microbiome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the drug bulevirtide changes gut bacteria and bile acids in people with hepatitis delta (a serious liver infection). Researchers will follow 20 patients for 48 weeks, collecting stool and blood samples to see how these changes relate to liver health. The g…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New study seeks to predict which cervical precancers will disappear without surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 women aged 18–40 with severe cervical precancer (CIN 2 or 3) to see how often these lesions regress on their own or after surgery. Researchers will track HPV and Pap test results to identify factors that predict healing. The goal is to create a model that h…
Sponsor: General University Hospital, Prague • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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MRI study probes hidden heart risks in HIV patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares fat storage around the heart and liver in people with HIV versus the general population using MRI scans. Researchers aim to understand why HIV-positive individuals have double the risk of heart attacks. The study involves 100 participants aged 40 and older wit…
Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New registry aims to uncover dengue risks for bleeding disorder patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a registry to collect data on dengue infections in people with congenital bleeding disorders like hemophilia. Dengue can cause serious bleeding, and those with bleeding disorders may face higher risks. The goal is to understand bleeding complications, treatment…
Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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HIV testing habits under the microscope: new study seeks 1,000 volunteers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how adults in France choose to get tested for HIV voluntarily. Researchers will survey 1,000 people aged 18 and older to see which testing methods they use, such as doctor prescriptions, free testing centers, or self-tests. The goal is to learn more about test…
Sponsor: Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Volunteers infected with dengue to unlock immune secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study involves giving a weakened dengue virus to 5 healthy adults aged 21-45 in Singapore to safely study how the body fights the infection. The goal is to create a reliable model for testing future dengue vaccines and treatments. Participants will be closely monitored for s…
Sponsor: Tan Tock Seng Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Hidden kidney Super-Speed may undermine brain injury treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a condition called augmented renal clearance (ARC), where the kidneys work too fast and flush out medications before they can help. It involves 512 adults in intensive care with severe brain injuries, strokes, seizures, or meningitis. Researchers will measure …
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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800 patients to help scientists grow liver tumors in the lab
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and tissue samples from 800 people with chronic liver disease or liver cancer. Researchers will use these samples to create lab models, such as cell clusters and mouse tumors, to study these diseases and test new treatments. The goal is to improve unders…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New study aims to boost cervical cancer care for women with HIV
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at better ways to provide cervical cancer screening and treatment to women living with HIV in Nigeria. About 2,400 women will take part. Researchers will compare two sets of strategies to see which works best for getting women screened and treated. The goal is to…
Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Can talk therapy rewire the Gut-Brain connection in HIV?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a type of talk therapy for depression changes the gut microbiome, immune system, and brain function in people living with HIV. Researchers will enroll 150 adults with HIV and depression to understand these connections. The goal is to learn more about how t…
Sponsor: Florida International University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Massive DC study aims to improve HIV care for 19,000 people
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis long-term study follows 19,000 people with or at risk for HIV in Washington, DC to track their health outcomes and quality of care. Researchers will monitor viral suppression rates and new infections over up to 10 years. The goal is to find ways to improve HIV treatment and …
Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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HIV patients pause meds in closely watched study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study pauses HIV medication in 40 volunteers to closely monitor how the virus and body interact during the earliest stages of rebound. Participants stop their antiretroviral therapy and undergo frequent testing, resuming treatment within three weeks. The goal is to learn mor…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New study aims to curb antibiotic overuse for coughs and colds
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a two-part approach—improving communication about viral infections and having pharmacists double-check prescription lengths—can reduce how many days antibiotics are prescribed for respiratory infections like bronchitis, sinusitis, and sore throat. About 4…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC