Clinical research, explained in plain English.
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Search all studies →Phase II study of [68Ga]Ga-ABY-025 PET for non-invasive quantification of HER2-status in solid tumors.
This clinical trial is testing a new whole-body scan called a PET scan using a tracer called 68Ga-ABY-025. Researchers want to see if this scan can accurately measure a protein called HER2 in stomach, gullet, and breast cancers without the need for uncomfortable tissue biopsies.
Drug-induced Liver Injury: Itching Study
This study focuses on liver damage caused by medicines, especially the problem of itching. We want to understand how common this itching is, how it develops, and hopefully find better ways to treat it so people's quality of life improves.
Functional and Anatomical Visual Investigations in Patients With Early Forms of Age-related Macular Degeneration
This study looks at people with early signs of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) to understand how their vision is affected. Researchers want to find new ways to spot the disease early and slow it down before it gets worse.
[177Lu]Lu-NeoB in Combination With Ribociclib and Fulvestrant in Participants With ER+, HER2- and GRPR+ Advanced Breast Cancer
This study looks at a new combination treatment for advanced breast cancer. It combines a special radiation drug ([177Lu]Lu-NeoB) with two existing medicines (ribociclib and fulvestrant) to see if it's safe and effective, especially for patients whose cancer has come back or worsened after previous hormone treatments.
Electrophysiological Registry Duesseldorf
This study at University Hospital Düsseldorf looks at heart rhythm problems like atrial fibrillation. It gathers information from patients having common heart procedures to understand how well they work and if they are safe. This helps improve future care.
Investigating the Structured Use of Ultrasound Scanning for Fetal Growth
This study looks at how a new ultrasound screening plan helps find babies who aren't growing well during pregnancy. The aim is to improve care and prevent serious problems like stillbirth by detecting issues earlier.
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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.