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24 articles from the last 90 days matching "2026"

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AAN 2026: Tavapadon helps delay levodopa start in early Parkinson’s

A new experimental drug called tavapadon from AbbVie helped people with early Parkinson's disease delay or avoid starting levodopa, which is the standard treatment for this condition. In a completed Phase 3 trial called TEMPO-4, most people taking tavapadon long-term did not need to start levodopa, and those already taking it didn't need to increase their dose. This suggests tavapadon could be a helpful new option for managing early Parkinson's symptoms.

WHY IT MATTERSIf approved, tavapadon could allow people with early Parkinson's to delay levodopa therapy, potentially postponing side effects that come with long-term use of this standard medication.
💬 Ask your doctorParkinson's diseaseRead →
Clinical trialRSS2 days ago

AAN 2026: VQ-101 reaches the brain, hits target in diverse Parkinson’s patients

Scientists tested a new pill called VQ-101 that can enter the brain and increase levels of a protective protein in people with Parkinson's disease. In early testing, the drug worked in patients both with and without a specific genetic change (GBA mutation). This is an important first step toward potentially helping different groups of Parkinson's patients.

WHY IT MATTERSThis is one of the first oral drugs shown to cross the blood-brain barrier and activate neuroprotective pathways in genetically diverse Parkinson's patients, potentially expanding treatment options beyond GBA-mutation carriers.
👁 Watch this spaceParkinson's diseaseRead →
Clinical trialRSS3 days ago

AAN 2026: Parkinson’s cell therapy trial shows sustained benefits

A company called BlueRock Therapeutics tested a new cell therapy called bemdaneprocel for Parkinson's disease. In a small early-stage trial, patients who received one dose of this therapy showed improvement in their movement symptoms, and these improvements lasted for up to three years. This is promising because it suggests a single treatment might help Parkinson's patients for a long time.

WHY IT MATTERSIf bemdaneprocel continues to show sustained benefits in larger trials, it could offer Parkinson's patients a one-time treatment option instead of daily medications, potentially improving quality of life and treatment adherence.
👁 Watch this spaceParkinson's diseaseRead →
Clinical trialRSS3 days ago

AAN 2026: Switch to Vyalev stops troublesome dyskinesia in trial

A new medication called Vyalev helped people with Parkinson's disease stop experiencing unwanted, uncontrolled movements (called dyskinesia) when they switched to it from other Parkinson's drugs. In two clinical trials, most people saw these troublesome movements go away within a few months of starting Vyalev. This is good news because dyskinesia is a common side effect that happens after taking Parkinson's medications for a long time.

WHY IT MATTERSIf you have Parkinson's disease and experience dyskinesia from your current levodopa treatment, switching to Vyalev could eliminate these involuntary movements within months rather than managing them as a permanent side effect.
💬 Ask your doctorParkinson's diseaseRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 15

New Recruiting Trial: Temozolomide and Survivin Long Peptide Vaccine (SurVaxM) for the Treatment of Patients With Progressing Metastatic Neuroendocrine Carcinomas

Researchers are testing a new cancer treatment that combines two approaches: a chemotherapy drug called temozolomide and a vaccine called SurVaxM that trains the immune system to fight cancer cells. This trial is for patients with neuroendocrine carcinomas (rare cancers in hormone-producing cells) that are spreading and getting worse despite other treatments. The study is now accepting patients and will run through 2026.

WHY IT MATTERSThis is one of the first trials testing an immunotherapy vaccine specifically for metastatic neuroendocrine carcinomas, offering a potential new option for patients whose cancer has progressed on standard treatments.
You can act on thisneuroendocrine carcinomametastatic neuroendocrine carcinomaRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 5

New Recruiting Trial: An Open-Label Phase 2 Study of N-Acetyl-D-Mannosamine (ManNAc) in Subjects With Primary Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

Researchers are testing a new drug called ManNAc to treat primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a rare kidney disease that causes scarring and can lead to kidney failure. This is a Phase 2 trial, meaning the drug has already been tested for safety in a small group and now researchers want to see if it actually works to help patients. The trial is now accepting patients and is expected to start in April 2026.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers patients with primary FSGS access to an investigational treatment that may slow or stop kidney damage, with enrollment now open at sites participating in the National Human Genome Research Institute study.
You can act on thisFocal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)Primary Focal Segmental GlomerulosclerosisRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 5

New Recruiting Trial: Pacritinib, a Kinase Inhibitor of CSF1R, IRAK1, JAK2, and FLT3, in Adults and Pediatric Participants 12 Years of Age or Older With Myelodysplastic Syndromes or Myelodysplastic/Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Researchers are testing a new drug called pacritinib in people ages 12 and older who have myelodysplastic syndromes or myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms — rare blood disorders where the bone marrow doesn't make enough healthy blood cells. The drug works by blocking several proteins that may be causing these diseases. This is an early-stage study sponsored by the National Cancer Institute that will start recruiting patients in April 2026.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers patients with myelodysplastic syndromes access to a novel multi-targeted kinase inhibitor that may address disease mechanisms not covered by current standard treatments, with enrollment beginning in April 2026.
👁 Watch this spaceMyelodysplastic SyndromesMyelodysplastic/Myeloproliferative NeoplasmsRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 5

New Recruiting Trial: Recombinant Glycosylated Human Interleukin-7 (CYT107) for the Treatment of Kaposi Sarcoma in Participants With HIV and Immune Non-Response (REGIMENKS HIV)

Researchers are testing a new drug called CYT107 to help people with HIV who have Kaposi Sarcoma (a type of cancer) and whose immune systems aren't responding well to treatment. CYT107 is designed to boost the immune system to help fight the cancer. This is a Phase 2 trial, meaning it's testing whether the drug works and is safe in a larger group of people. The trial is now accepting patients and will start in April 2026.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers a potential new treatment option for people with HIV-related Kaposi Sarcoma who haven't responded to standard immune-boosting treatments, addressing a significant gap in care for this vulnerable population.
You can act on thisKaposi SarcomaHIV/AIDSRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 5

New Recruiting Trial: Study of Preoperative Radiation Therapy in Participants With Resectable Recurrent Abdominal Adrenocortical Carcinoma

Researchers are looking for patients with a rare cancer called adrenocortical carcinoma that has come back after surgery. This study will test whether giving radiation therapy before surgery helps remove the cancer more effectively. The trial is just starting and will enroll patients beginning in April 2026.

WHY IT MATTERSThis is the first Phase 1 trial testing preoperative radiation for recurrent adrenocortical carcinoma, offering eligible patients access to a potentially new treatment approach before it becomes widely available.
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Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 4

New Recruiting Trial: A Phase Ib/II Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of JL15003 Injection in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma (rGBM)

Researchers are testing a new drug called JL15003 to see if it can safely treat glioblastoma, a serious brain cancer that has come back after previous treatment. This is an early-stage study that will check both how safe the drug is and whether it helps patients live longer or feel better. The study is now accepting patients and will run starting in April 2026.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers a potential new treatment option for patients with recurrent glioblastoma, a condition with very limited treatment choices after initial therapy fails.
👁 Watch this spaceglioblastomarecurrent glioblastomaRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 4

New Recruiting Trial: TF-CBT for Autistic Youth Pilot Implementation - Open Pilot

Researchers at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center are testing a therapy called TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to see if it works well for autistic young people. This is a pilot study, which means it's a small test to see if the approach is worth studying more carefully. The study is now accepting participants and is expected to start in April 2026.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial addresses a significant gap in mental health treatment for autistic youth, as trauma-focused therapies are often adapted without testing whether they work safely and effectively for autistic individuals.
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Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: Pulmonary Hypertension and Oxygen Saturation Targeting in Preterm Infants

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are looking for premature babies to join a study about pulmonary hypertension—a condition where blood pressure in the lungs gets too high. The study will test different oxygen level targets to see which approach helps prevent or reduce lung problems in preterm infants. This trial is now actively recruiting participants and is expected to start in April 2026.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial directly addresses a common complication in premature infants where improper oxygen management can cause lasting lung damage, making oxygen saturation targeting strategies critical for improving long-term outcomes in this vulnerable population.
You can act on thispulmonary hypertension in preterm infantsbronchopulmonary dysplasiaRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: A Phase 1 Dose-escalation Trial of KST-6051 in Participants With Advanced Solid Tumors With Kirsten Rat Sarcoma Viral Oncogene Homolog (KRAS) Mutation

Researchers are testing a new experimental drug called KST-6051 in patients with advanced solid tumors (cancers that form in organs or tissues) that have a specific genetic mutation called KRAS. This is an early-stage study (Phase 1) that will test different doses of the drug to find the safest and most effective amount. The trial is now accepting patients and is expected to start in April 2026.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers patients with KRAS-mutated solid tumors access to a novel targeted therapy before it becomes widely available, potentially providing a treatment option for cancers that are often difficult to treat.
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Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: Entrectinib as a Single Agent in Upfront Therapy for Children <3 Years of Age With NTRK1/2/3 or ROS1-FUSED CNS Tumors

Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are testing a drug called entrectinib to treat very young children (under 3 years old) who have brain or spinal cord tumors caused by changes in specific genes called NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3, or ROS1. This is a Phase 2 trial, meaning they've already tested the drug in a small group and now want to see if it works well in more patients. The trial is now accepting new patients and is expected to start in April 2026.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers a targeted treatment option specifically designed for infants and toddlers with NTRK- or ROS1-fused CNS tumors, a group that has historically had very limited treatment options and poor outcomes.
You can act on thisNTRK1-fused central nervous system tumorsNTRK2-fused central nervous system tumorsNTRK3-fused central nervous system tumorsRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: A Phase 1 Study of EPI-326 in EGFR-mutant NSCLC and HNSCC

Researchers are testing a new experimental drug called EPI-326 in people with two types of cancer: non-small cell lung cancer and head and neck cancer, both caused by mutations in the EGFR gene. This is an early-stage study (Phase 1) to see if the drug is safe and how much patients can tolerate. The study is currently accepting new participants and is expected to start in April 2026.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers access to a novel EGFR-targeted therapy for patients with EGFR-mutant lung or head and neck cancers who may have limited treatment options or resistance to current therapies.
💬 Ask your doctorEGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancerEGFR-mutant head and neck squamous cell carcinomaRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: MyPEEPS Mobile Plus: A Multi-Level HIV Prevention Intervention for Young MSM

Researchers at Columbia University are testing a new program called MyPEEPS Mobile Plus to help young men who have sex with men prevent HIV infection. The program uses multiple approaches, including mobile technology and community support, to reduce HIV risk. This trial is now accepting participants and will run through 2026.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial is actively recruiting young MSM (men who have sex with men) ages 18-24 who want to learn evidence-based HIV prevention strategies through a mobile app and peer support program.
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Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: USG-Guided Shoulder Injections in Frozen Shoulder

Researchers are testing a new way to inject medicine into the shoulder using ultrasound guidance to help people with frozen shoulder, a condition where the shoulder becomes stiff and painful. Frozen shoulder makes it hard to move your arm, and this study is looking at whether guided injections can help reduce pain and improve movement. The trial is starting in April 2026 at a hospital in Turkey.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers a potentially more precise injection technique for frozen shoulder patients who haven't found relief with standard treatments, using ultrasound to ensure the medication reaches the right spot in the shoulder joint.
👁 Watch this spaceFrozen ShoulderAdhesive CapsulitisRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: Evaluation of Xaluritamig in Adults, Adolescents and Children With Relapsed or Refractory Ewing Sarcoma (EWS)

Researchers are testing a new drug called Xaluritamig to treat Ewing sarcoma, a rare bone cancer that has come back or stopped responding to previous treatments. This is an early-stage study (Phase 1) that will include children, teenagers, and adults. The study is now accepting patients and is expected to start in April 2026.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers a potential new treatment option for patients with relapsed or refractory Ewing sarcoma, a rare pediatric cancer with limited treatment alternatives after standard therapies fail.
You can act on thisEwing sarcomaRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: A Phase 1 Study of PRT12396 in Participants With Select Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Prelude Therapeutics is testing a new drug called PRT12396 in people with certain blood cancers called myeloproliferative neoplasms. This is an early-stage study (Phase 1) to see if the drug is safe and how it works in the body. The study is now accepting patients and is expected to start in April 2026.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers access to a potentially new treatment option for patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms who may have limited alternatives, particularly if they have specific subtypes targeted by this drug.
💬 Ask your doctorMyeloproliferative neoplasmsPolycythemia veraEssential thrombocythemiaRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: Hepzato Kit and Opdualag for Metastatic Melanoma and Liver Metastasis

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin are testing a new combination of two cancer treatments called Hepzato Kit and Opdualag for patients with melanoma (a type of skin cancer) that has spread to the liver. This is an early-stage study that started in 2026 and is currently looking for patients to participate. The goal is to see if this combination can help people whose cancer has spread to multiple parts of their body.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers patients with metastatic melanoma and liver involvement access to a novel combination therapy at a major academic medical center, potentially providing treatment options for a particularly aggressive cancer presentation.
You can act on thismetastatic melanomamelanoma with liver metastasisRead →
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