Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- No more tubes? new test uses stickers and magnets to spot swallowing issues Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Could a common Alzheimer's drug help people hear better with cochlear implants? Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- New alert system aims to stop Post-Surgery nausea in its tracks Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Gas during heart surgery may shield Babies' brains and kidneys Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Immune cells may reveal salt sensitivity in high blood pressure Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
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Can a common ointment stop burns from getting worse?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tests whether tacrolimus ointment (Protopic) can prevent deep partial-thickness burns from worsening. Researchers believe the drug may calm the inflammation that often makes burns deeper. The study will enroll 18 adults aged 50 to 75 with burns on their han…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal cord stimulator may calm the 'fight or flight' system in chronic pain
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study investigates whether a spinal cord stimulator (SCS) alters the sympathetic nervous system — the body's fight-or-flight response — in people with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Ten adults with CRPS will have their nerve activity, heart rate, and blood pressure m…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a massage gun help clear kidney stone fragments after surgery?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tests whether a massage percussion device can help people pass tiny kidney stone fragments left behind after a common stone-removal surgery. After surgery, small fragments often remain in the kidney and may not pass on their own, sometimes requiring another procedure. …
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart mapping study seeks clues to dangerous rhythms in genetic AF patients
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to understand why some people with genetic early-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) are at risk for a dangerous heart rhythm called ventricular tachycardia (VT). Researchers used special heart mapping during a standard AF ablation procedure in 32 adults. The goal was…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Why are people with this rare bone disorder prone to diabetes?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis pilot study aims to understand why people with pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1A (PHP1A) have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers will measure insulin sensitivity and beta-cell function in 14 participants with PHP1A or related conditions, comparing them to matched h…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC