University Of Maryland, Baltimore
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Maryland, Baltimore, explained in plain language.
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Doctors try to 'Freeze Time' for bleeding trauma victims in cardiac arrest
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an emergency procedure for trauma patients whose hearts have stopped from severe bleeding. Doctors rapidly cooled the patient's body with cold saltwater to preserve their organs, allowing surgeons time to stop the bleeding. The patient was then resuscitated and …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Cancer drug tested in fight against COVID-19
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding the cancer drug imatinib to standard hospital care could help adults hospitalized with COVID-19. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce deaths by potentially blocking the virus and reducing severe lung inflammation. The trial was stopped ear…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Could a Vitamin-Like pill help heal diabetic nerve pain?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested if a dietary supplement called Nicotinamide Riboside (Niagen®) could help treat early diabetic nerve damage. It involved 10 people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes and mild neuropathy. Over 6 months, researchers measured if the supplement helped regrow small …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 03, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Could a deep dental cleaning save your memory?
Prevention TerminatedThis study tested whether intensive treatment for gum disease could help slow memory loss and prevent dementia in older adults. It focused on people aged 65+ who already had mild memory problems and a narrowing of their neck arteries. Researchers compared a deep, intensive dental…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Can a walk and better diet stop Chemo's painful side effect?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a home exercise program or nutrition education could reduce nerve pain, numbness, and tingling caused by a common type of chemotherapy. It planned to enroll 36 adults with cancer who were starting platinum-based chemo and did not already exercise regula…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC