Lahey Clinic
Clinical trials sponsored by Lahey Clinic, explained in plain language.
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New combo aims to ease pain after liver transplant
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether giving methadone and ketamine during a deceased donor liver transplant can lower pain and confusion after surgery. Fifty adult patients will receive either the drug combo or standard care. Researchers will track pain scores, opioid use, and recovery time.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Lahey Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:26 UTC
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Which surgery works best for spinal cord compression?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at 269 people with cervical myelopathy, a condition where the spinal cord in the neck is squeezed, causing problems like clumsy hands and trouble walking. The goal is to find out if surgery from the front or the back of the neck works better for improving quality…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lahey Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:26 UTC
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Spine surgery showdown: which procedure works best for back pain?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at two common spine surgeries for people with a condition where a bone in the lower back slips forward, causing pain. The goal is to see if adding a fusion (joining bones with screws) to a simple decompression (removing pressure on nerves) leads to better results…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lahey Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:31 UTC
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Scientists dig into DNA of bladder cancer to unlock its secrets
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at the chromosomes of people with bladder cancer to find patterns that may help explain how the disease starts and grows. No treatments or medications are given. The goal is simply to learn more about the biology of bladder cancer by analyzing tissue samples from…
Sponsor: Lahey Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:08 UTC