St. Louis University
Clinical trials sponsored by St. Louis University, explained in plain language.
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New gel may stop shoulder surgery infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special gel applied to the skin during shoulder replacement surgery can reduce bacteria that might cause infections. It involves 60 adult male patients getting a first-time shoulder replacement. Researchers will compare infection-related bacteria levels…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Louis University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:56 UTC
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New oral testosterone pill studied for men with kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for men aged 18-85 with both low testosterone and chronic kidney disease. Researchers want to see if an oral testosterone medication called JATENZO can safely raise testosterone levels and improve red blood cell counts, muscle strength, and sexual function. The stud…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Louis University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:45 UTC
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Promising new approach may slash recurrence of rare bone tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether applying a bisphosphonate drug directly to the surgical site can lower the chance of a giant cell tumor of bone returning. About 120 adults with a first-time tumor in an arm or leg will be randomly assigned to receive either standard surgery alone or surg…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: St. Louis University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Can a steroid replace opioids for ACL surgery pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a short course of the steroid methylprednisolone to standard pain treatment can lower pain and reduce the need for opioids after ACL repair. About 90 people aged 13 to 50 having ACL surgery will participate. The goal is to improve pain control whil…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: St. Louis University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:53 UTC
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Smartphone meditation may cut opioid use in cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using the Headspace mindfulness app before surgery or chemoradiation can help patients with endometrial or cervical cancer use fewer opioids and feel better. About 120 participants will be randomly assigned to use the app or not. The goal is to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Louis University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:04 UTC
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New study aims to cut opioid use after bone surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a non-opioid painkiller (ketorolac) to standard opioid pain medicine can reduce the amount of opioids needed after preventive thigh bone surgery. The surgery is for patients with cancer that has spread to the thigh bone but who do not have a broken…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: St. Louis University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Can an online course make youth sports safer? coaches put to the test.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a web-based training course called MAP for Coaches, designed to teach youth sport coaches how to prevent common muscle and bone injuries. About 200 coaches of soccer, basketball, football, or volleyball will take the course and be surveyed on their knowledge and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Louis University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC