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9 articles from the last 30 days matching "als"

Clinical trialCLINICALTRIALSToday

Trial Now Recruiting: A Study of BH-30643 in Subjects With Locally Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC Harboring EGFR and/or HER2 Mutations (NCT06706076)

Researchers are testing a new drug called BH-30643 for advanced lung cancer patients whose tumors have specific genetic mutations (EGFR or HER2). The study will first figure out the right dose and watch for side effects, then test how well the drug works against the cancer. About 266 patients will participate across multiple hospitals.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial is now actively recruiting patients with EGFR and/or HER2-mutated advanced NSCLC — if you have this genetic profile and have exhausted standard treatments, you may be eligible to access a potentially new treatment option.
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Clinical trialRSS2 days ago

5-year survival seen for over 40% of ALS patients on masitinib in trial

A new drug called masitinib helped ALS patients live longer than expected. In a clinical trial, over 40% of patients treated with masitinib survived for at least 5 years from when their disease started. This is much better than the typical outcome, where fewer than 25% of ALS patients usually live that long.

WHY IT MATTERSIf masitinib gains approval, ALS patients may have access to a treatment that could significantly extend their survival time compared to current standard care.
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Clinical trialRSS2 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.
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Clinical trialRSS2 days ago

Masitinib trial insurance offers a safety net for ALS research

AB Science is preparing to test an experimental drug called masitinib for ALS (a disease that affects nerve cells that control muscles). To protect their investment in this large clinical trial, the company bought special insurance that would reimburse them if the trial doesn't go as planned or costs more than expected.

WHY IT MATTERSThis insurance arrangement signals that AB Science is confident enough in masitinib to move forward with Phase 3 testing in ALS patients, which is a critical step toward potentially bringing a new treatment option to people living with this progressive disease.
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Clinical trialCLINICALTRIALS4 days ago

Trial Now Recruiting: Novel Genetic Disorders of the Immune System (NCT02257892)

Researchers are looking for adults and children with certain immune system disorders to join a study. The immune system normally helps your body fight infections, but in some people it doesn't work properly, causing frequent infections and other health problems. This study wants to understand why some immune systems fail and how to help people with these conditions. Relatives of affected people may also be able to join.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial is actively recruiting 500 participants with four specific genetic immune disorders (PI3KCD, CTLA4, STAT3GOF, and MAGT1 deficiency) — if you or a family member has one of these diagnoses, you may be eligible to enroll now and contribute to understanding these rare conditions.
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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.
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Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: Exploration of Systemic and Portal Hemostasis in Patients Undergoing Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Placement

Researchers are looking for patients who need a procedure called a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) to help study how blood clotting works in patients with liver disease. This trial will examine blood clotting patterns before and after the procedure to better understand how TIPS affects the body's ability to form and break down blood clots. The study is recruiting patients starting in April 2026 and is being run by hospitals in Paris.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial is now recruiting patients undergoing TIPS placement — if you have advanced liver disease with portal hypertension and are scheduled for this procedure, you may be eligible to contribute to research that could improve how doctors manage bleeding risks in liver disease patients.
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Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: Skin Inflammation in Perimenopause: A Probiotic Intervention Proof of Concept Trial

Researchers at King's College London are testing whether probiotics (helpful bacteria) can reduce skin inflammation that some people experience during perimenopause (the years leading up to menopause). This is an early-stage study to see if this approach might work before larger trials are done. The study is now accepting participants.

WHY IT MATTERSIf probiotics prove effective for perimenopause-related skin inflammation, this could offer a non-hormonal treatment option for people experiencing this symptom during the menopausal transition.
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Trial Now Recruiting: BEhavioral and Adherence Model for Improving Quality, Health Outcomes and Cost-Effectiveness of healthcaRe (NCT06856902)

Researchers are looking for 3,100 people to join a study about why patients don't take their medications as prescribed. The study will test a new approach to help people stick to their treatment plans, which could improve their health and reduce unnecessary hospital visits. About half of all patients don't take their medicines the right way, and this problem gets worse when treatment also requires lifestyle changes.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial directly addresses medication non-adherence across multiple rare disease categories, meaning patients with rare conditions could benefit from proven strategies to better manage their treatments and health outcomes.
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