University Of Utah
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Utah, explained in plain language.
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Could vitamin c tame anemia? early trial tests high doses in rare blood disorders
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests whether high-dose Vitamin C is safe for people with two rare inherited blood disorders—Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) and a form of G6PD deficiency. Both conditions cause red blood cells to break down too quickly, leading to anemia. The study will e…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New study tests coaching for pregnant moms battling opioid addiction
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether patient navigation—a series of coaching sessions—helps pregnant women with opioid use disorder stay in care and reduce drug use. About 429 pregnant women will be randomly assigned to either usual care or patient navigation. The goal is to see if this supp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:58 UTC
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New study aims to boost enrollment in obesity programs at community clinics
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests different strategies to help adults with obesity (BMI 30 or higher) enroll in digital weight management programs at community health centers. About 5,354 participants will be offered text messages, clinic support, and repeated chances to join. The goal is to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New drug combo aims to control Hard-to-Treat blood cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two drugs, mosunetuzumab and pirtobrutinib, given together to people with Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (a rare blood cancer) that has returned or not responded to prior therapy. The goal is to find a safe dose and see how well the combination controls the diseas…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:49 UTC
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Could estrogen patches help heal torn shoulders after surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether estrogen patches can help post-menopausal women recover better from rotator cuff surgery. About 58 women will receive either estrogen or placebo patches after their operation. The goal is to see if estrogen improves shoulder pain, strength, and functio…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:01 UTC
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New hope for transplant patients: drug duo targets rare cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two drugs, loncastuximab tesirine and rituximab, as a first treatment for a rare blood cancer called post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) that can occur after an organ transplant. The first part finds the safest dose, and the second part checks how…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Could a common painkiller boost the Morning-After pill?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two emergency contraception pills: levonorgestrel plus piroxicam (an anti-inflammatory drug) versus levonorgestrel alone. About 1,458 women aged 16-35 who had unprotected sex within 72 hours will participate. The goal is to see if adding piroxicam reduces preg…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug combo aims to improve myelofibrosis treatment
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests whether adding the drug ropeginterferon alfa-2b to the standard treatment ruxolitinib is safe for people with myelofibrosis, a type of bone marrow cancer. About 15 adults already on a stable dose of ruxolitinib will receive the combination. The main g…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 03, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Blood test breakthrough: AI reads platelets to spot lung cancer
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a new blood test can accurately detect lung cancer by analyzing RNA from platelets. Researchers will collect blood samples from 240 adults with lung cancer or suspicious lung nodules. The goal is to validate whether this AI-powered test can distinguish b…
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Text messages could boost lung cancer screening in underserved communities
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find the best ways to increase lung cancer screening among current and former smokers aged 50-80 in community health centers. About 19,000 participants will receive text messages and clinic support to complete eligibility checks and low-dose CT scans. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:47 UTC
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New AI chatbot aims to help smokers in poverty kick the habit
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new multilingual chatbot called LIFT-UP designed to help people living in poverty quit smoking. Researchers will interview 22 adults who smoke at least 3 cigarettes daily and are motivated to quit. The goal is to see if the chatbot is easy to use and helpfu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 22:18 UTC
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Could At-Home paracentesis ease cancer belly swelling?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether having a paracentesis (draining fluid from the belly) at home can improve symptoms in 20 women with cancer-related malignant ascites. Participants will have the procedure at home, and researchers will measure symptom changes using a simple surve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New hope for narcolepsy nightmares: therapy without pills
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a non-medication therapy called Imagery Rehearsal Therapy to see if it can reduce nightmares in adults with narcolepsy. About 80 participants will receive the therapy and complete three assessments, with half starting right away and half later. The goal is to imp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:49 UTC
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Which message works best? study tests how to share pollution data with tribal families
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test different ways to give rural tribal members their personal environmental exposure results, like radon and indoor air pollution. About 112 participants will have monitors installed in their homes and then receive feedback in various formats and from different …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:59 UTC
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AI chatbot aims to ease financial burden for rural cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new chatbot designed to help cancer patients and their caregivers in rural areas find clear information about insurance, travel costs, and other financial aspects of cancer care. About 60 participants will be randomly assigned to use either a hybrid chatbot or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New breathing device put to the test in healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new breathing support system in 25 healthy volunteers. The goal is to see how accurately the system measures breath volume, rate, and carbon dioxide levels, and how comfortable it is to use. This is not a treatment study—it aims to gather information to imp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Can a better lesson plan help blood thinner patients?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new educational tool helps patients on blood thinners (anticoagulants) better understand their medication. About 68 adults who are new to or currently taking these drugs will use either the new materials or standard ones and then answer surveys. The mai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:06 UTC
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New oxygen techniques tested to keep colonoscopy patients breathing safely
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at three ways to give oxygen during colonoscopy sedation to prevent breathing pauses and low oxygen levels. About 280 adults will be randomly assigned to standard continuous oxygen, a device that delivers oxygen only when they inhale, or a mask that keeps the air…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:24 UTC
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Could a simple skin test replace bone marrow biopsies?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether a non-invasive, painless skin measurement called electrical bioimpedance can help monitor acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). About 25 adults who are already scheduled for a bone marrow biopsy will also receive this skin te…
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:13 UTC