Lahey Clinic
Clinical trials sponsored by Lahey Clinic, explained in plain language.
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Pee test could spot hidden cancers without needles or scopes
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether analyzing DNA and proteins in urine can help detect urothelial cancers of the bladder and kidney. Researchers will collect urine samples from 500 adults—some with known or suspected cancer and some healthy controls—to see if this non-invasive approac…
Sponsor: Lahey Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:41 UTC
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New study aims to cut opioid use after ankle surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is for adults with a certain type of broken ankle who need surgery. It compares three ways to manage pain after the operation: a long-acting numbing medicine injected into the ankle, a nerve block, or standard pain pills. The goal is to see which approach reduces the n…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Lahey Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Pee test could replace painful scope checks for bladder cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people with a type of bladder cancer that hasn't spread into the muscle. The goal is to see if a simple urine test for tumor DNA can tell when it's safe to have fewer of the usual scope exams (cystoscopies). About 56 participants will either get the standard num…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lahey Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:46 UTC