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Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Nebraska, explained in plain language.
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New prostate cancer treatment strategy tested against standard care
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two different hormone therapy approaches, both combined with radiation, for men with prostate cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes. Researchers want to see if adding two extra medications (abiraterone and prednisone) to standard hormone therapy improve…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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New hope for male infertility: study tests two promising Sperm-Boosting treatments
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing two different medications to see which one works better at helping men with low or no sperm counts produce more sperm. Researchers will compare a pill taken twice daily against hormone injections given three times a week over three months. The goal is to see…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Could a simple supplement protect Babies' guts during heart surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a butyric acid supplement, given for three weeks before heart surgery, can improve gut health and reduce harmful inflammation in infants and young children with congenital heart disease. Researchers will give the liquid supplement or a placebo to abo…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:58 UTC
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Scientists test exercise as Anti-Aging treatment for cancer survivors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if exercise and behavioral coaching can slow down accelerated aging in older adults who have survived blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Researchers will enroll 180 participants aged 50+ and randomly assign them to different exercise programs to meas…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New Scan-Guided radiation aims to zap prostate cancer with fewer side effects
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if using a special scan (PSMA-PET) to guide a lower dose of radiation can reduce side effects while still controlling prostate cancer that comes back after surgery. It will involve about 54 men whose prostate cancer has returned, as shown by a rising PSA blo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Does a drain help or hinder recovery after neck surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out if placing a small surgical drain after a common neck surgery leads to better recovery. It will compare patients who get a drain to those who do not, looking at complications, pain, and swallowing problems. The goal is to help doctors decide the best w…
Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Could a common steroid stop brain damage after carbon monoxide poisoning?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if adding a steroid medication (dexamethasone) to the standard high-pressure oxygen treatment helps people recover better from carbon monoxide poisoning. Researchers want to see if this combination can prevent or reduce long-term brain problems like memory l…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Could a feeding tube after transplant prevent dangerous gut problems?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if starting liquid nutrition through a feeding tube right after a stem cell transplant is better than the standard approach of waiting until eating becomes difficult. It aims to see if this early nutrition can reduce severe gut inflammation, help patients ma…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Parents unite: new program aims to break Teens' vaping habit
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new program that uses trained parent coaches to help other parents support their teenagers in quitting vaping. 200 parent-teen pairs will be randomly assigned to either try the 3-month coaching program or receive no special help. The program includes onlin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Could this device end hourly finger pricks for hospitalized diabetes patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if a wearable sensor that continuously checks blood sugar can help manage diabetes in hospitalized patients who need insulin through an IV. It aims to see if this method is as effective as standard care while being more convenient for nurses and less disrupt…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Gentle zaps tested to help kids with CP walk better
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a gentle electrical stimulation, applied to leg muscles, can help children with cerebral palsy walk more easily. Children will walk on a treadmill while researchers try different stimulation settings to see which method works best. The goal is to fin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 21:41 UTC
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Robotic ankle brace learns your walk to make it easier
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new 'smart' controller for a robotic ankle brace. The system learns how each person walks and automatically adjusts the amount of support it provides in real time. The goal is to make walking feel easier and more efficient, with the long-term aim of helpin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC