University Of Washington
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Washington, explained in plain language.
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Gene therapy cocktail aims to boost bladder cancer remission before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding a gene therapy (nadofaragene firadenovec) to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy before bladder removal surgery can improve outcomes for people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer. About 33 participants will receive the combination trea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:49 UTC
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Customize your way to safer drinking: new study lets you pick your peer group
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new online tool that gives young adults personalized feedback about their drinking habits compared to groups they choose (like other students or athletes). The goal is to see if this approach is easy to use, acceptable, and helps reduce alcohol use. Researchers…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:48 UTC
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Weight loss program may delay puberty in At-Risk girls
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a family-based weight management program can slow down the start of puberty in 240 overweight girls aged 6.5 to 8. Half the families will join a 5-month program focused on healthy eating and exercise, while the other half will receive usual care and monthly ha…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:59 UTC
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Pharmacies may soon offer HIV prevention and STI care for young women
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study will test if offering HIV prevention pills, STI testing, and preventive antibiotics at retail pharmacies works well for young women aged 15-24. About 720 women seeking birth control at pharmacies will be randomly assigned to different service packages. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:52 UTC
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Estrogen patch may ease side effects of prostate cancer treatment
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding estrogen to standard hormone therapy can improve quality of life for men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. Standard treatment often causes hot flashes, fatigue, and bone issues by lowering estrogen. The trial will compare hot fl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:03 UTC
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Can routine checkups catch brain delays in HIV-exposed kids?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find the best way to screen for brain development delays in children aged 16-24 months who were exposed to HIV. Researchers will compare two screening methods used by healthcare workers during regular clinic visits in Botswana and Kenya. They will measure how m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:57 UTC
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New device could take the guesswork out of prosthetic fit
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new, non-invasive device that attaches to the outside of a prosthetic leg socket to measure how well it fits. Poor socket fit can cause pain, skin problems, and reduced mobility. The device uses air cylinders to track leg movement and gives a score based on how…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:57 UTC
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Brain scans reveal how meditation and hypnosis ease pain in seniors
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how two mind-body treatments—mindfulness meditation and therapeutic hypnosis—work in the brains of older adults (60+) with chronic pain. 375 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: meditation, hypnosis, or story listening (control). Rese…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:02 UTC