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Clinical trials sponsored by Tulane University, explained in plain language.
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Zapping nerves to tame stubborn high blood pressure and diabetes
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether burning certain nerves near the kidneys and abdomen can help control blood pressure and blood sugar in people with resistant hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Twenty adults aged 18-75 with high blood pressure despite multiple medications and poorly contro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tulane University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:20 UTC
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New study tests if a heart procedure can save lives in patients with both AFib and heart failure
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 900 adults with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) and a type of heart failure where the heart's pumping ability is mildly reduced or preserved. It compares a procedure called catheter ablation (which destroys tiny areas of heart tissue causing the i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tulane University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New trial aims to prevent cervical cancer in thousands of women with HIV
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests a better way to screen and treat cervical cancer in over 8,000 women with HIV in Mozambique. The goal is to see if a same-day test-and-treat approach can help more women get the care they need. The study focuses on making screening easier and faster within existi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tulane University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Sugar-Water shots could ease back pain for EDS patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if injecting a sugar-water solution (dextrose prolotherapy) into the lower back, guided by ultrasound, can safely reduce chronic low back pain in people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS). About 40 adults aged 18-75 with hEDS and long-term low back pa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tulane University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:54 UTC
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Sleep therapy may improve blood sugar in diabetes patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 6-week cognitive behavioral therapy program for insomnia (CBT-I) can improve sleep and blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Thirty participants aged 40 and older with poorly controlled diabetes and insomnia will be randomly assigned to CB…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tulane University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC
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Can a Redness-Relief drop help glaucoma patients?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether Lumify, a mild eye drop already approved for redness, can safely reduce eye redness in 60 glaucoma patients who are already using stronger brimonidine drops. Researchers will check redness, eye pressure, and eyelid position. The goal is to see if Lumif…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Tulane University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:01 UTC