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Clinical trials sponsored by Duke University, explained in plain language.
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Can legal aid help break the cycle of overdose? new study tests a novel approach
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a program called CROSSROADS for adults who recently survived an opioid or stimulant overdose. It combines standard paramedic care with free legal help for issues like housing or benefits. Researchers want to see if this reduces drug use and contact with the crimi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Specialist dream team takes on heart disease and diabetes
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special clinic where heart, kidney, diabetes, and liver doctors work together can help people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease get better control of their blood pressure and cholesterol. About 150 adults will be randomly assigned to either usual c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:27 UTC
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Could zapping the brain ease fibromyalgia pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can help reduce pain, fatigue, and brain fog in people with fibromyalgia. About 30 adults will receive multiple TMS sessions and undergo MRI scans to see how the brain changes. The goal is to gat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug help seniors with COPD?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study looks at whether metformin, a drug used for diabetes, is safe and tolerable for older adults (65+) with COPD who do not have diabetes. Researchers will also check if metformin changes blood markers linked to aging. The goal is to see if this approach is fea…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 09, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Tiny brain sensors could unlock secrets of epilepsy and thinking
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study works with epilepsy patients who are already having brain surgery to place tiny, temporary electrodes on the brain's surface. Researchers will measure brain activity while patients do tasks like speaking or remembering, and also during sleep. The goal is to better unde…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 09, 2026 12:07 UTC