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Clinical trials sponsored by Monash University, explained in plain language.
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Blood cancer trial seeks best way to stop infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares different infection prevention strategies in 900 people with blood cancers like myeloma, lymphoma, and leukemia. The goal is to find which approach is safest and most effective at preventing serious infections. Participants will receive one of several treatmen…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Monash University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:11 UTC
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Could more oxygen during surgery stop wound infections?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving patients more oxygen during and right after major surgery can lower the chance of wound infections and other complications. About 7,800 adults having planned surgeries will be randomly assigned to receive low, medium, or high oxygen levels. The …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Monash University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:48 UTC
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New trial aims to shield blood cancer patients from deadly infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at different ways to prevent serious infections in people with blood cancers like myeloma, lymphoma, and leukemia. About 900 participants will receive either antibiotics or immunoglobulin therapy to see which approach works better at keeping them infection-free. …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Monash University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Blood cancer infection trial seeks 900 volunteers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at different ways to prevent infections in people with blood cancers like myeloma, leukemia, and lymphoma. It compares treatments such as antibiotics and immunoglobulin therapy to see which works best. About 900 participants will be enrolled, and the goal is to r…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Monash University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:47 UTC
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Could one dose be enough? major trial challenges long antibiotic routines after heart surgery
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study compares giving antibiotics only during heart surgery versus continuing them for 24 or 48 hours after, to see if shorter use prevents surgical site infections just as well. About 9,180 adults having heart surgery through the breastbone will take part. The goal is to re…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Monash University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:11 UTC
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Can we stop infections in blood cancer patients? major trial launches
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study compares two common treatments—immunoglobulin and antibiotics—to see which is better at preventing serious infections in people with blood cancers like myeloma, lymphoma, or leukemia. About 900 adults will take part. The goal is to find the safest and most effective wa…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Monash University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Simple painkiller during breast surgery may stop chronic pain in its tracks
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving lidocaine (a numbing medicine) through a vein during breast cancer surgery can prevent long-term pain. About 4,300 women having a mastectomy or lumpectomy will be randomly assigned to receive lidocaine or a placebo. The main goal is to see if fewer…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Monash University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:12 UTC
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Syphilis mystery: can the bacteria spread without symptoms?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how syphilis bacteria spread in women and men who have sex with women only. Researchers want to know if the bacteria can be found in places without sores, and if it's alive enough to infect others. About 480 people with early syphilis will give extra swabs and…
Sponsor: Monash University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:59 UTC