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Clinical trials sponsored by Loma Linda University, explained in plain language.
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Keto diet shows promise for brain injury recovery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a ketogenic (high-fat, low-carb) diet could improve brain function and recovery in people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. Twenty-one participants were enrolled within 2-30 days of their injury. The diet aims to change how the brain uses e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Loma Linda University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:48 UTC
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New study finds best way to prevent chemo allergic reactions
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested three different methods to prevent allergic reactions in 90 women with breast or gynecologic cancer receiving the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel. One method used oral dexamethasone the night before and morning of treatment, another used intravenous dexamethasone j…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Loma Linda University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:05 UTC
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Blueberry power: could this berry strengthen aging immune systems?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether eating blueberries can improve immune function in overweight older men and postmenopausal women aged 50-70. Fifty-two participants ate blueberries daily, and researchers measured changes in immune cells and inflammation markers in their blood. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Loma Linda University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Opioids vs. Non-Opioids: which pain relief do patients prefer after surgery?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how satisfied patients were with their pain control after outpatient ear, nose, and throat (ENT) procedures. Researchers compared patients who received opioid painkillers to those who received non-opioid options. The goal was to see if non-opioid pain relief …
Sponsor: Loma Linda University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:22 UTC
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Almonds vs. flu: could a handful a day strengthen your vaccine?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether eating almonds every day can improve how well the immune system responds to the flu vaccine in overweight middle-aged men and women. About 61 participants ate almonds or a placebo for several weeks. Researchers measured immune cell activity and tracke…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Loma Linda University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC
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Soy powder shows promise for brain and immunity in seniors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a fermented soy powder called Q CAN PLUS could improve thinking, immune function, and the body's response to the flu vaccine in healthy adults aged 65 and older. Researchers measured changes in blood markers and cognitive tests over 16 weeks. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Loma Linda University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:08 UTC