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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: 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: Evaluating the Safety and Tolerability of Baricitinib in Patients With Job Syndrome With Lupus-Like Disease and/or Atopic Dermatitis

Researchers are testing a drug called baricitinib to see if it is safe and works well for patients with Job syndrome who also have lupus-like disease and/or atopic dermatitis (severe itchy skin). Job syndrome is a rare immune system disorder that makes it hard for the body to fight infections and causes skin problems. This is an early-stage study that will check for side effects and how well the drug works.

WHY IT MATTERSThis Phase 1 trial is now actively recruiting patients with Job syndrome complicated by lupus-like disease and/or atopic dermatitis — a rare combination that has limited treatment options and is being studied by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
💬 Ask your doctorJob syndromeAtopic dermatitisLupus-like diseaseRead →
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: Autologous T Cells Transduced With Retroviral Vectors Expressing TCRs for Participant-specific Neoantigens in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies

Researchers are testing a new cancer treatment that takes a patient's own immune cells, modifies them in a lab to recognize and attack their specific cancer, and then puts them back into the body. This Phase 1 trial is for people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. The treatment is personalized—each patient's cells are customized based on their individual cancer's unique mutations.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers patients with hematologic malignancies access to a cutting-edge personalized immunotherapy that targets their cancer's unique mutations, potentially offering a new treatment option for those who may have limited alternatives.
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Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 5

New Recruiting Trial: The Esophageal String Test as a Diagnostic Screening Tool for Eosinophilic Esophagitis Among Africans With Dysphagia in Mali and the United States

Researchers are testing a new tool called the Esophageal String Test to help diagnose eosinophilic esophagitis, a condition where too many white blood cells build up in the food pipe and cause trouble swallowing. The test uses a small string that you swallow to collect samples from your esophagus. This study is enrolling people in Mali and the United States who have difficulty swallowing.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers a potentially simpler, non-invasive screening method for eosinophilic esophagitis that could reduce the need for traditional endoscopy procedures, particularly for underserved populations in Africa and the US.
You can act on thiseosinophilic esophagitisRead →
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.
👁 Watch this spaceautism spectrum disorderRead →
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 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: Functional Ovarian Reserve in Sickle Cell Disease

Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are looking for people with sickle cell disease to participate in a study about egg health and fertility. The study will examine how sickle cell disease affects the ovaries and a woman's ability to have children. This research could help doctors better understand and protect fertility in women with sickle cell disease.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial is now recruiting patients with sickle cell disease to understand how the disease affects ovarian function and fertility — information that could lead to better fertility preservation strategies for affected women.
You can act on thissickle cell diseaseRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: A Single-arm, Prospective Study of a Cladribine-Bridged LABU Conditioning Regimen in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Relapsed/Refractory MDS/AML in Elderly Patients

Researchers are testing a new treatment approach for elderly patients with a type of blood cancer (MDS or AML) that has come back or stopped responding to previous treatments. The study uses a combination of chemotherapy drugs followed by a stem cell transplant from a donor to try to help patients recover. This trial is now actively looking for patients to participate.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers elderly patients with relapsed or refractory MDS/AML a potentially less toxic conditioning regimen before stem cell transplant — cladribine-bridged LABU may improve tolerability compared to standard high-dose approaches in this vulnerable population.
You can act on thisMyelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Read →
Clinical trialCLINICALTRIALSApr 3

Trial Now Recruiting: Understanding of Rare Inflammatory Arthritis in Comparison to Classical Inflammatory Arthritis : Tissular Observations and Immune Infiltrate Characterization : the UTOPIC Project (NCT07302074)

Researchers are looking for 100 people with rare types of joint inflammation to better understand how these conditions develop and damage joints. Some of these inflammatory arthritides occur alongside rare autoimmune diseases like systemic sclerosis, while others develop as side effects from cancer immunotherapy drugs. By studying tissue samples and immune cells from patients, scientists hope to discover why these conditions happen and potentially develop better treatments.

WHY IT MATTERSIf you have rare inflammatory arthritis, systemic sclerosis with joint involvement, or developed joint inflammation after cancer immunotherapy, this trial could help researchers understand your condition better and may lead to more targeted treatments in the future.
You can act on thisSystemic SclerosisInflammatory ArthritisImmune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Related Inflammatory ArthritisRead →
Clinical trialCLINICALTRIALSApr 3

Trial Now Recruiting: The Head and Neck Registry of the European Reference Network on Rare Adult Solid Cancers (NCT05483374)

Doctors across Europe are building a database to track rare head and neck cancers like nasopharynx cancer and salivary gland cancer. They're recruiting 13,600 patients to help them understand how these cancers develop and improve treatment. This registry will help researchers learn more about these uncommon cancers so doctors can treat patients better in the future.

WHY IT MATTERSIf you have a rare head and neck cancer like nasopharynx or salivary gland cancer, joining this registry helps European specialists understand your condition better and could improve treatment options for patients like you.
💬 Ask your doctorNasopharynx cancerNasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancerSalivary gland cancerRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: Application of Digital Twins' Technology in Patients Who Had a Stroke, With Moyamoya Disease and With Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA) During the Secondary Prevention Phase: A Proof of Concept Using a Randomized Control Trial (Clinical Study 6, STRATIF-AI Project)

Researchers are testing a new technology called 'digital twins' to help prevent second strokes in patients with three rare brain conditions: moyamoya disease, cerebral amyloid angiopathy, and previous stroke history. A digital twin is a computer model of a patient's brain that doctors can use to predict what treatments might work best for that individual. This study will randomly assign patients to either receive care guided by this digital twin technology or standard care, and compare which approach prevents more strokes.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers patients with moyamoya disease or cerebral amyloid angiopathy who have had a stroke access to personalized, AI-guided prevention strategies that could reduce their risk of future strokes.
You can act on thisMoyamoya diseaseCerebral amyloid angiopathyStrokeRead →
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 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.
💬 Ask your doctorRead →
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: Study of Silevertinib With Temozolomide for the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed GBM With Unmethylated MGMT and EGFRvIII

Researchers are looking for patients with a specific type of brain cancer called glioblastoma (GBM) to test a new drug combination. The study will test a drug called silevertinib combined with temozolomide in patients whose tumors have certain genetic features (unmethylated MGMT and EGFRvIII). This is an early-stage study to see if this combination works better than current treatments.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial targets newly diagnosed GBM patients with unmethylated MGMT and EGFRvIII mutations—a subgroup with historically poor prognosis—and offers access to a potentially more effective treatment combination before it becomes widely available.
You can act on thisglioblastomaglioblastoma multiformeRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: Anthocyanin-Rich Table Grape Powder for Prophylaxis of Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation

Researchers at the University of Michigan are testing whether a powder made from grapes rich in anthocyanins (natural plant compounds) can help prevent atrial fibrillation—a heart rhythm problem—after heart surgery. This early-stage trial is now accepting patients. The study will test if this natural supplement is safe and if it works better than a placebo (fake treatment).

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers patients undergoing heart surgery a potential natural option to reduce their risk of developing irregular heartbeats after the operation, which affects up to 50% of post-operative cardiac patients.
💬 Ask your doctorAtrial FibrillationRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: Evaluation of RBS2418 in Combination With Tremelimumab Plus Durvalumab in Participants With Advanced Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Researchers are testing a new combination of three drugs (RBS2418, tremelimumab, and durvalumab) to treat advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. This is an early-stage clinical trial (Phase 2) that is currently accepting patients. The study aims to see if combining these drugs works better than existing treatments.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers eligible patients with advanced unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma access to a novel three-drug combination that may provide a new treatment option beyond current standard therapies.
💬 Ask your doctorhepatocellular carcinomaRead →
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