Clinical research, explained in plain English.
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Search all studies →The Pediatric Acute Leukemia (PedAL) Screening Trial - A Study to Test Bone Marrow and Blood in Children With Leukemia That Has Come Back After Treatment or Is Difficult to Treat - A Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Children's Oncology Group Study
This study looks at blood and bone marrow from children and young people with leukaemia that's come back or is hard to treat. It helps doctors understand the leukaemia better, which could lead to improved treatments and new ways to diagnose and care for young patients.
Post-Prostatectomy Linac-Based Ultrahypofractionated Radiotherapy for Patients With Localized Prostate Cancer
This study looks at a new, shorter radiation treatment for men who've had prostate surgery for cancer. It aims to see if this quicker method is safe and works well after an operation, especially if the cancer might come back.
CORE-OLE: A Study of Olezarsen (ISIS 678354) Administered Subcutaneously to Participants With Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG)
This study is looking at a new medicine called Olezarsen for people with very high triglyceride levels. It's an ongoing study for those who have already started the treatment in previous trials, checking its long-term safety and how well it's tolerated.
An Open-Label, Multicenter Switch Study Evaluating Changes in Blood Pressure in Participants With Narcolepsy Switching From High-Sodium Oxybate to XYWAV
This study looks at how a new medicine, JZP258 (also called XYWAV), affects blood pressure in people with narcolepsy. It compares XYWAV to another similar narcolepsy medicine to see if it lowers blood pressure.
Allied Cleft & Craniofacial Quality-Improvement and Research Network (ACCQUIREnet)
This project, ACCQUIREnet, helps doctors and nurses who care for children with cleft lip and/or palate improve their treatment. They collect information on how well different treatments work to make sure children get the best care possible.
A Trial to Assess Efficacy and Safety of Octreotide Subcutaneous Depot in Patients With GEP-NET
This study is testing a new medicine, CAM2029, for a type of cancer called GEP-NET. It compares CAM2029 to existing treatments, octreotide LAR and lanreotide ATG, to see if it's more effective and safe for advanced GEP-NET.
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What is a clinical trial?
How research studies work and why they matter.
Understanding trial phases
Phase 1 through 4 explained in plain English.
What is a placebo?
Why some studies use a dummy treatment.
Understanding informed consent
What you'll be asked to agree to — and why.
How trial safety works
The checks that protect people taking part.
Can children take part in research?
How research with young people is regulated.