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Clinical trials sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- New vacuum tool may improve kidney stone surgery Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- VR goggles could save doctors from aching necks and backs Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- New laser option for men whose prostate symptoms return after first treatment Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Could a hyaluronic acid pill help alcoholic hepatitis patients keep muscle? Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Can a common supplement boost muscle health? cleveland clinic investigates Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
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Which wound dressing best protects knee replacements?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares three different negative-pressure wound dressings (NPseal, PICO, and Prevena) applied after total knee replacement surgery. The study enrolls adults at higher risk for wound problems, such as those with diabetes, obesity, or chronic kidney disease. Participant…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug rebuild lungs and muscle in COPD?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial tests whether tirzepatide, a once-weekly injection used for diabetes and weight loss, can improve lung function and muscle health in overweight adults with COPD. About 30 participants will receive either tirzepatide or standard care for 12 months, with tests meas…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New computer tool aims to tame uncontrolled high blood pressure
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a clinical decision support tool, embedded in electronic medical records, helps doctors prescribe more effective blood pressure medications. About 168 adults with uncontrolled hypertension will be enrolled. The main goal is to see if the tool leads to low…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Blood test plus symptom check may spare thousands from celiac biopsy
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a blood test for TTG-IgA antibodies combined with symptom information can accurately sort adults into low, intermediate, or high risk for celiac disease. Researchers will analyze data from 15,500 patients who already had both a blood test and a duodenal …
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single therapy session keep suicidal teens safer after hospital discharge?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two short, one-session therapies for teens aged 12-17 hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or attempts. One therapy (CAMS-BI) focuses on understanding and addressing the personal reasons behind suicidal feelings, while the other (Stanley-Brown Safety Planning) b…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can brain scans predict suicide risk in teens? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use brain scans (MEG and MRI) to look at brain activity in 60 young people aged 14-24 who have either attempted suicide, have ongoing suicidal thoughts, or are healthy. The goal is to find brain patterns linked to suicide risk. High-risk participants will also rec…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Swallowed capsule could unlock the gut mysteries of GLP-1 drugs
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is investigating how GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, commonly used for type 2 diabetes, affect the movement of the entire digestive tract. Researchers will use a special swallowed capsule to measure gut motility in 20 adults before they start the medication and again aft…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can brain signals predict freezing episodes in Parkinson's?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates how brain signals relate to freezing of gait and balance problems in people with Parkinson's disease. Participants, who already have a deep brain stimulation (DBS) device, will walk in a virtual reality home-like environment while their brain activity is r…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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MRI scans reveal Semaglutide's hidden impact on muscle strength
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study uses advanced MRI and spectroscopy to track how semaglutide therapy changes muscle strength, volume, and quality over six months. Researchers will measure muscle function and fat infiltration in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity. The goal is to understand whether…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robot battle: which bronchoscope best snags lung nodules?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares two robotic bronchoscopy systems—Ion shape-sensing and Galaxy electromagnetic—to see which one is better at getting tissue samples from lung nodules. About 346 adults scheduled for a routine bronchoscopy will be randomly assigned to one of the two robots. The …
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC