Cedars-sinai Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Cedars-sinai Medical Center, explained in plain language.
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Fungal fighter fails to finish Crohn's trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether an oral antifungal medication called posaconazole could help control active Crohn's disease. It specifically enrolled 10 adult patients who had both active Crohn's and a particular genetic marker thought to make them sensitive to a common skin fungus. Th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Study tests if new anesthesia mix reduces painkiller need after spine surgery
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study compared two different intravenous (IV) anesthesia combinations for teenagers having major spine surgery to correct scoliosis. Researchers wanted to see if using a drug called dexmedetomidine instead of a common opioid (remifentanil) during surgery would lead to less p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC