Medstar Health Research Institute
Clinical trials sponsored by Medstar Health Research Institute, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Could a probiotic in the bladder ease catheter troubles? Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Heart stent study: can ultrasound cut repeat procedures? Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Can a pill stop migraines before they start? new study investigates Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Could VR headsets ease cancer pain without pills? Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Hip implant collar may prevent sinking and fractures, new study tests Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
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Bladder cocktail aims to stop recurrent UTIs in spinal cord injury
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests whether washing the bladder with an antibiotic (gentamicin) followed by a probiotic (Lactobacillus) can help restore healthy bacteria and prevent urinary tract infections in people with neurogenic bladder due to spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, or sp…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Medstar Health Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rapid urine test could speed up UTI diagnosis and antibiotic selection
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing a new rapid urine test called Jiddu that aims to quickly identify urinary tract infections (UTIs) and determine which antibiotics will work best. The study involves 100 adults with neurogenic bladder who use catheters and suspect they have a UTI. Participant…
Sponsor: Medstar Health Research Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Powered sleep coach could help young cancer survivors beat insomnia
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new smart home system that uses artificial intelligence to deliver cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia to young adult cancer survivors. The system includes a smart speaker, smart lighting, and a special Wi-Fi router. Researchers will compare it to standar…
Sponsor: Medstar Health Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Heart pump patients may get better quality of life with palliative care, new study hopes to prove
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding a palliative care team—specialists in comfort and holistic support—can improve quality of life for people who have had a mechanical heart pump (LVAD) for at least a year. About 90 adults who are not eligible for a heart transplant will be random…
Sponsor: Medstar Health Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Insulin pump during labor: a new option for moms with diabetes?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study looks at whether it is safe and practical for pregnant women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes to continue using their insulin pump during labor, instead of switching to IV insulin. About 30 women who already use an insulin pump will be allowed to keep using it whil…
Sponsor: Medstar Health Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC