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Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Virginia, explained in plain language.
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Robot pancreas trial aims to protect diabetic hearts
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether using an artificial pancreas system can improve heart and blood vessel health in people with type 1 diabetes. The artificial pancreas is a wearable device that automatically manages blood sugar. Researchers will measure heart health markers in 40 adu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 18:21 UTC
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New drug duo battles Tough-to-Treat blood cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a combination of two drugs, oral azacytidine and romidepsin, works better than standard single-drug treatments for a fast-growing type of blood cancer called peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) that has returned or not responded to prior therapy. About 50 a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Scientists test 'Armed' immune cells to fight tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. Doctors collect a patient's own immune cells, 'arm' them in the lab with special antibodies to target cancer, and then infuse them back into the patient. The main…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Urine test could Fine-Tune TB drug doses for better results
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adjusting the dose of a key tuberculosis drug (rifampin) based on simple urine tests can help patients reach more effective drug levels in their blood. Researchers in Tanzania will enroll 200 adults and children (age 3+) with active TB to see if pers…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Blood test guides gentler radiation for throat cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a lower dose of radiation to the neck can be as effective as standard treatment for HPV-positive throat cancer, but with fewer side effects. About 90 adults with this type of cancer will receive the lower-dose radiation, and their response will be mo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Local pharmacists take lead in fight against rural smoking
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new program where community pharmacists help people in rural Appalachia quit smoking. It will compare different combinations of support, like text messages, phone coaching, and nicotine replacement therapy (patches and lozenges), to see what works best. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Experimental clotting factor could stop Life-Threatening bleeding in ICU patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing the safety of a lab-made clotting factor (recombinant von Willebrand Factor) in adults on ECMO life support who have severe, hard-to-control bleeding. The treatment aims to help the blood clot properly and reduce dangerous bleeding. Researchers w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Scientists weaponize Patients' own cells to hunt down blood cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new cell therapy for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who still have detectable cancer cells after initial treatment. Doctors collect a patient's own immune cells, modify them in a lab to better target …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Breakthrough trial tests ketamine to halt deadly, unstoppable seizures
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large, Phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the drug ketamine to the standard seizure medication levetiracetam can stop a dangerous condition called status epilepticus more effectively. Status epilepticus is a prolonged, life-threatening seizure that doesn't stop on its o…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Can 3 months of pills before surgery help older women avoid unnecessary radiation?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether taking hormone therapy pills for 3 months before breast cancer surgery helps women aged 65+ with early-stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer make better decisions about radiation treatment. Participants are randomly assigned to either take the pills…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Could a pill help tame type 1 diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new oral drug, CIR-0602K, can help adults with type 1 diabetes who use automated insulin pumps. Researchers want to see if the drug helps people spend more time in a healthy blood sugar range and reduces the total amount of insulin they need each d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Could a diabetes pill ease Women's mysterious heart pain?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a drug called Brezavvy, currently used for diabetes, can improve blood flow in the tiny heart vessels and reduce chest pain in women. Researchers will compare the drug to a placebo in 150 women who have chest pain but no major blockages in their large hea…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Sound waves and immune boost: new combo attack on tough melanoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study is testing whether combining two experimental treatments can help control advanced melanoma. Eleven patients receiving immunotherapy before surgery will get focused ultrasound to heat and destroy tumor tissue, followed by an injection of an immune-stimulating dru…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Skin patch vs. pill: the battle to build stronger bones
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best way to give estrogen to young women with a condition called Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA) to improve their bone strength and prevent fractures. Researchers will compare a natural estrogen skin patch, a natural estrogen pill, and a synth…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Scientists use sound waves to help immune soldiers attack brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new two-part treatment for a hard-to-treat brain cancer called glioblastoma. Doctors take a patient's own immune cells, arm them to target the cancer, and then use gentle sound waves to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier. The main goals a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden transplant rejection, saving lives
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a special type of MRI scan to see if it can detect early signs of rejection in lung transplant patients. Researchers want to see if this scan can spot problems before current tests can, which might help doctors treat rejection sooner. The study will enroll 6…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Could a simple test predict postpartum depression before it starts?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a device called 'Enlighten' to see if it can accurately predict which pregnant women will develop postpartum depression (PPD) after giving birth. Researchers will enroll 1,000 pregnant women to collect blood and saliva samples during their third trimester an…
Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Could a simple blood test predict postpartum depression?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to validate a new blood test designed to predict a woman's risk of developing postpartum depression. Up to 500 pregnant women will have a blood draw in their third trimester and then be followed for six months after giving birth to see if they develop depression. …
Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:09 UTC
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App tries to break Kids' soda habit before it starts
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing a digital health program called 'weSIPsmarter' designed to help families in rural areas reduce sugary drink consumption. It involves parents and their preschool-aged children (2-5 years old) enrolled in Head Start programs. The main goal is to see if this in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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New app aims to stop lifelong disabilities from drinking during pregnancy
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is developing and testing a mobile app specifically for Native American women to help them avoid pregnancies affected by alcohol. The app aims to reduce risky drinking and improve contraception use to prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Researchers are working wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Can facebook save babies? new study tests online groups to prevent infant deaths
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing if private Facebook groups can help pregnant people and new parents learn and follow safe infant care practices. It aims to increase safe sleep habits and breastfeeding rates, specifically to reduce racial disparities in these areas. The program provides edu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:27 UTC
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Sound waves target brain to ease worst cancer pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a non-surgical procedure that uses focused sound waves to create a tiny, precise lesion in a specific part of the brain. The goal is to see if this can safely reduce severe pain in people with head, neck, or shoulder cancer that hasn't responded to strong pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Phone app aims to retrain anxious thoughts for neurodegenerative diseases
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a specially designed mobile phone app can help reduce anxiety in people with Huntington's disease or Parkinson's disease. About 136 participants will use the app for six weeks, completing daily training exercises aimed at changing negative thought pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Can meditation boost pain relief from sleep therapy?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if adding extra support to a standard insomnia therapy can better reduce chronic low back pain. Researchers are testing whether combining cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia with either a meditation practice or pain education leads to greater pain red…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Phone app aims to ease mental burden for breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing short, easy-to-use digital activities delivered via a smartphone app to help breast cancer survivors manage distress and improve their wellbeing. It will involve 120 women who are within five years of their diagnosis and are experiencing elevated anxiety or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Remote workout trial aims to ease mysterious heart pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is for people who have chest pain or shortness of breath but no major blockages in their heart arteries. Researchers want to understand why these patients often have poor fitness and see if a 4-week, remotely monitored high-intensity exercise program can safely improve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy tested for heartbreak
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis small, early-stage study is exploring whether a single dose of psilocybin (the active compound in 'magic mushrooms'), given with supportive therapy, can help ease the intense and lasting symptoms of prolonged grief disorder. Researchers will enroll 12 adults to see if the tr…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Do popular Weight-Loss drugs harm teen bones? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how GLP-1 weight-loss medications affect bone health in teenagers and young adults with obesity. Researchers will follow 120 participants aged 12-21 for two years, comparing those taking the medication to those managing weight through lifestyle chang…
Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Could your mouth bacteria hold the key to better heart health and fitness?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the connections between a person's fitness level, the bacteria in their mouth, and how well blood flows to their muscles. Researchers are recruiting 70 adults, including those with heart conditions, obesity, and healthy individuals, to see if fitness…
Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Robot or human? study tests AI chatbot for cancer genetics advice
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new way to provide education about genetic cancer risk. Researchers want to see if using an AI chatbot for pre-test counseling is as effective as a video call with a human genetic counselor at getting people to complete genetic testing. They are enrolling …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Common diabetes pill may slow you down during workouts, study suggests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out if taking metformin, a common diabetes medication, changes how well healthy young adults can exercise. Researchers will give 20 participants either metformin or a placebo and measure their endurance on a stationary bike and their blood lactate levels. …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:27 UTC
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Could a simple swab before surgery prevent wound problems?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if having a vaginal infection at the time of surgery increases the risk of wound complications. Researchers will test 91 patients for common infections right before their vulvar surgery and then check their healing at follow-up visits. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Scientists probe Music's power to change pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how the personal meaning we find in music can change how we feel pain. Researchers will enroll 50 healthy volunteers to listen to music while experiencing mild pain, then rate their pain levels and complete surveys about their emotions and sense of m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:08 UTC