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Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Minnesota, explained in plain language.
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COVID antiviral trial halted: did ensitrelvir help hospitalized patients?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an antiviral drug called ensitrelvir in adults hospitalized with COVID-19. The goal was to see if adding this drug to standard care helped patients recover faster. The trial was stopped early and involved about 600 participants worldwide.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Hair loss treatment study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a special ointment called DPCP on people with severe alopecia areata, a condition causing large patches of hair loss. The goal was to see if the ointment could safely help hair grow back. Only 4 people took part before the study was stopped early.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Free glasses for kids: a clearer view to better grades and brighter minds
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study gave free eyeglasses to over 1,800 students aged 9-20 in Sierra Leone who had trouble seeing far away. Researchers wanted to find out if wearing glasses would help kids learn better, feel less anxious, and get along with others more. The study was stopped early, but it…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Gentle movements may soothe nerve pain after spinal injury
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether qigong, a practice of gentle movements and focused breathing, could reduce long-term nerve pain in people with spinal cord injuries. About 23 adults with spinal cord injury and moderate to severe nerve pain were enrolled. The study was ended early, so…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:39 UTC