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Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Miami, explained in plain language.
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Precision radiation aims to zap spinal tumors, spare patients from surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a specialized type of radiation therapy guided by real-time MRI scans. The goal is to see if this precise treatment can shrink tumors that are pressing on the spinal cord, potentially eliminating the need for major surgery. It will involve 24 adult patients …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Can testosterone therapy be safe for men with prostate cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out if giving testosterone replacement therapy is safe for men who have both low-risk prostate cancer and low testosterone levels. It will involve 35 men whose cancer is being monitored (active surveillance) and who have symptoms of low testosterone. Resea…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Experimental drug trial targets deadly autoimmune lung attack
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis small, early-stage study is testing if a drug called Emapalumab can help control a severe, fast-worsening lung disease linked to a specific immune system antibody (anti-MDA5). The drug, already used for another serious immune condition, will be given to 5 adults to see if it…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Antibiotic injection trial aims to shrink Post-Surgery fluid pockets
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis small pilot study is testing whether injecting the antibiotic doxycycline can help treat persistent fluid collections (seromas) that sometimes form after knee or hip replacement surgery. The goal is to see if this injection can shrink these fluid pockets and reduce the need …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Direct cancer injection trial aims to shrink tumors before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether injecting chemotherapy directly into recurrent throat cancer tumors can shrink them before surgery. Researchers will enroll 20 adults whose cancer returned after radiation treatment. Participants will receive three weekly injections followed by standard s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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New tool tested to help hip surgery wounds heal better
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two approaches to hip replacement surgery to see if using a special wound retractor device leads to better healing and fewer infections. Researchers will enroll 202 people with hip osteoarthritis who are getting their first hip replacement through a specif…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Smart stitches fight infection in joint surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if using stitches coated with an antibiotic (triclosan) can help prevent infections from coming back after surgery to clean infected hip or knee replacements. It will compare these special stitches to the standard stitches currently used. The goal is to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Could a simple blood test get more people screened for colon cancer?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if offering a blood test option alongside standard reminders helps more people complete recommended colon cancer screening. Researchers will compare two groups: one gets standard mail/email reminders, and the other gets those same reminders plus the option …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Mind over medicine: meditation trial aims to stop hypertension in menopausal women
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study will test if learning Transcendental Meditation helps prevent high blood pressure in postmenopausal women who are at risk. Researchers will compare meditation to standard health education classes over 12 weeks. The goal is to see if this non-drug approach can improve s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Can soccer help stop HIV? new pharmacy program aims to connect men with prevention
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new program called 'PrEP & Soccer' at CVS pharmacies to see if it can help more men learn about and get appointments for PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. The program will be offered to 800 Latino men in Florida who are at higher risk for HIV. Research…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Can simple breathing exercises heal spinal cord injury patients?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if practicing mindfulness breathing exercises can improve the physical health and quality of life of people living with spinal cord injuries. Researchers will measure changes in heart rate, blood pressure, metabolism, and life satisfaction in 10 participant…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Web-Based support aims to ease the burden for pancreatic cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new online program designed to help people with pancreatic cancer manage stress and difficult symptoms like pain, fatigue, and poor sleep. The goal is to see if the program is practical for patients to use and if it improves their quality of life. Research…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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MS patients test which Pre-Med makes infusions less groggy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out which common allergy medicine works better as a pre-treatment before MS infusion therapy. Researchers will compare cetirizine (like Zyrtec) with diphenhydramine (like Benadryl) in 60 MS patients receiving specific infusion treatments. The main goal is …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Laser zaps facial bumps in rare hair loss condition
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a specific laser treatment can safely reduce the size and number of facial papules (small bumps) in people with frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA), a condition that causes hair loss and skin changes. Researchers will enroll 10 adults with FFA and treat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Personalized eye drops get a moisturizing boost in new dry eye study
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if adding a common moisturizing ingredient (sodium hyaluronate) to personalized serum eye drops makes them work better for people with moderate-to-severe dry eye disease. Each of the 20 participants will use the new formula in one eye and the standard formul…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Can special sounds ease surgery pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether listening to binaural beats (special audio tones) or music of your choice can help reduce pain and anxiety right after knee or hip replacement surgery. Researchers will compare these audio methods in 50 adults recovering from surgery. They will measu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Music and mindfulness ease the harsh journey of stem cell transplant
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether an online program combining mindfulness and music therapy can help patients feel better during and after a stem cell transplant. It aims to improve quality of life, reduce symptoms like pain and fatigue, and lower stress for 165 adults with blood can…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Your new cycling coach could be an AI
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether personalized AI coaching can help people cycle harder and perform better during indoor workouts. Researchers will compare three approaches: adaptive AI coaching that gives real-time feedback, pre-set motivational messages, and exercise with no extra …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New study tests ways to cut painkiller use after knee surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two different approaches to managing pain after knee replacement surgery. Researchers want to see whether a long-acting numbing medication injected around the knee joint works better than a nerve block in the thigh at reducing the need for opioid painkillers. …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Scientists use VR to measure empathy in young adults
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis research study aims to understand how watching other people experience fear in virtual reality affects empathy. Researchers will measure changes in self-reported empathy scores and heart rate in 110 college-aged adults before and after viewing these VR experiences. The study…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 19:55 UTC
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Doctors test how much washout it takes to clean infected knee replacements
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis small pilot study aims to find out how much sterile fluid is needed to visibly clean out simulated contamination during surgery to treat infected knee replacements. Researchers will use a blue dye during surgery to act like germs and measure how much washing fluid it takes t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Scientists probe link between breathing and heartbeat
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how the body's changing oxygen needs affect the electrical activity of the heart. Researchers will compare heart rhythm patterns in healthy people and in people with chronic lung conditions who have low oxygen levels. The study is observational, mean…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:58 UTC
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Can AI messages change drinking habits after cancer?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to test different AI-generated messages about alcohol use and cancer risk. Researchers want to see if certain message styles can change cancer survivors' perceptions about alcohol harm and their intentions to reduce drinking. The study involves 850 adult cancer su…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Scientists study how food burns in spinal injury patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how eating affects metabolism, heart health, and feelings of hunger in men with high spinal cord injuries. Researchers will compare 56 inactive men—some with spinal injuries and some without—by measuring their body's energy use after meals and their …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Scientists scan lungs to unlock asthma medication secrets
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how common asthma medications affect air and blood flow in the lungs. Researchers will use special imaging scans on 40 adults with asthma before and after they take their regular inhaler medication. The goal is to gather detailed information about ho…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC