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AI Validation, Current Research, Dr. Iammarino, Dr. Tanner, Drug, Early Stage Investigator, Neurology, Pediatric, Rare Disease, University of Texas HSC San Antonio
Treating an Ultra-Rare Pediatric Disease (CLIFAHDD) with an Anti-Nausea Drug Principal Investigator: Drs Jeremy Tanner and Megan Iammarino Disease: Congenital Contractures of the Limbs and Face, Hypotonia, and Developmental Delay Research Description: Congenital...
Adult, Current Research, Dr. Sharon, Drug, Ear Nose Throat, Early Stage Investigator, Inner Ear, University of California San Francisco
Reducing Vertigo in Meniere’s Disease with a CGRP Blocker Principal Investigator: Dr. Jeffrey Sharon Disease: Meniere’s disease Research Description: Meniere’s disease is a debilitating inner ear disease marked by attacks of vertigo, hearing loss,...
Adult, Chicago, Current Research, Dr. Hutchison, Drug, Early Stage Investigator, Metabolic Disorder, University of Chicago
Using a Chemotherapy Drug to Reduce Post-Transplant Diabetes Principal Investigator: Dr. Alan Hutchison Disease: Post-transplant diabetes Research Description: Organ transplantation can be lifesaving for those suffering from organ failure, but patients are at risk...
Adult, Chicago, Current Research, Dr. Royce Lee, Drug, Health Equity, Military/Veteran, Neurology, University of Chicago
Treating PTSD in Veterans and Survivors of Violence with an ADHD Drug Principal Investigator: Dr. Royce Lee Disease: PTSD Research Description: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be a debilitating neuropsychiatric condition. Experienced by 8% of the general...
Adult, Chicago, Current Research, Dr. Shaw, Drug, Early Stage Investigator, Oncology, University of Chicago
Adding Lactulose to Immunotherapy to Improve Cancer Treatment Outcomes Principal Investigator: Dr. Reid Shaw Disease: Cancer Research Description: While immunotherapy has transformed the treatment of many solid-organ cancers and hematologic malignancies, some...
Adult, AI Validation, Casa Colina Hospital, Current Research, Dr. Schnakers, Drug, Neurology, Rare Disease
Using a Diabetic Drug to Restore Awareness to Patients with Reduced Consciousness Principal Investigator: Dr. Caroline Schnakers Disease: Disorders of Consciousness Research Description: Every year, people suffer severe brain injuries that lead to prolonged disorders...
AI Validation, Current Research, Dr. Lambert, Drug, Early Stage Investigator, Mayo Clinic, Neurology, Pediatric, Rare Disease
Repurposing a Seizure Treatment for DeSanto-Shinawi Syndrome Principal Investigator: Dr. Laura Lambert Disease: DeSanto-Shinawi Syndrome Research Description: DeSanto-Shinawi Syndrome (DESSH) is an ultra-rare, genetic condition caused by a mutation of the ‘WAC’ gene,...
AI Validation, Current Research, Dr. Agniwo, Drug, Health Equity, Infectious Disease, LMICs, Pediatric, University of Science Technology and Engineering of Bamako
Reducing Pediatric Schistosomiasis Infections with a Malaria Drug in Mali Principal Investigator: Dr. Koba Privat Agniwo Disease: Schistosomiasis Research Description: Schistosomiasis is the second most widespread parasitic infection in sub-Saharan Africa,...
Adult, AI Validation, Current Research, Dr. Xu, Ear Nose Throat, Idaho State University, Inner Ear, Pre-clinical
Building Therapeutic Options for Meniere’s Disease with Virtual Clinical Trials Principal Investigator: Dr. Danny Xu Disease: Meniere’s disease Research Description: Meniere’s disease is a chronic condition marked by sudden episodes of vertigo, hearing loss,...
Adult, Cardio, Current Research, Dr. Karthikeyan, Drug, Health Equity, LMICs, Translational Health Science and Technology Institute
Slowing Rheumatic Heart Disease Progression with Losartan in India Principal Investigator: Prof. Ganesan Karthikeyan Disease: Rheumatic Heart Disease Research Description: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is the result of irreversible damage to the heart valves caused...
Adult, Current Research, Dr. Nyagabona, Drug, Health Equity, LMICs, Muhimbili University Health and Allied Sciences, Oncology
Improving Breast Cancer Surgery Outcomes with Doxycycline in Tanzania Principal Investigator: Dr. Sarah Nyagabona Disease: Breast Cancer Research Description: In Tanzania and other low and lower-middle income countries (LMICs), breast cancer is often diagnosed at a...
Adult, Current Research, Dr. Rahman, Drug, Health Equity, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh, LMICs, Maternal Health, Pediatric, Women's Health
Impacting Small Vulnerable Newborns with an Antimalarial Drug in Bangladesh Principal Investigator: Dr. Anisur Rahman Disease: Prenatal Nutrition Research Description: Up to 40% of Bangladeshi newborns are born preterm or small for gestational age, called Small...
Chicago, Current Research, Dr. Lang, Drug, Early Stage Investigator, Immune Disorder, Lurie Children's Hospital, Pediatric
Investigating Zileuton to Prevent Pediatric Food Allergy Anaphylaxis Principal Investigator: Dr. Abigail Lang Disease: Food Allergies Research Description: Food allergies affect both adults and children, with an estimated 8-10% of children impacted. Currently, the...
Adult, Current Research, Dr. Chukwudi, Drug, Health Equity, Infectious Disease, LMICs, University of Nigeria
Treating Cutaneous Leishmaniasis with a Topical Antiseptic in Nigeria Principal Investigator: Dr. Chinwe Chukwudi Disease: Leishmaniasis Research Description: Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by parasites transmitted through sandfly bites,...
Adult, Current Research, Device, Dr. Berlow, Military/Veteran, Neurology, Providence VA Medical Center and OSRI
Treating PTSD with Stellate Ganglion Block via TMS Neuromodulation Principal Investigator: Dr. Yosef Berlow Disease: PTSD Research Description: There is an urgent need for new therapeutic approaches to treat patients with PTSD, as current treatment options often fail...
Adult, Chicago, Current Research, Device, Dr. Colletta, Early Stage Investigator, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital and CARES, Military/Veteran, Neurology
Using a Wearable Leg Stimulation Device to Improve Mobility of Veterans with Parkinson’s Principal Investigator: Dr. Kalea Colletta Disease: Parkinson’s disease Research Description: Each year, roughly 1 million people in the US alone are diagnosed with...
Adult, Current Research, Dr. Omoto, Drug, Health Equity, Infectious Disease, LMICs, Maseno University, Oncology, Women's Health
Improving Pre-Cancerous Lesion Treatment Among HIV-Positive Women in Kenya Principal Investigator: Dr. Jackton Omoto Disease: Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Research Description: The leading cause of cancer death in LMIC-based women living with HIV is cervical...
Adult, Current Research, Dr. Idowu, Health Equity, Lagos State University College of Medicine, LMICs, Neurology, Nutraceutical
Helping Recovery After Traumatic Brain Injury with Vitamin D3 in Nigeria Principal Investigator: Professor Olufemi Idowu Disease: Traumatic Brain Injury Research Description: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) disproportionately impacts low and lower middle income...
Adult, Current Research, Dr. Xie, Drug, Early Stage Investigator, Moffitt Cancer Center, Oncology
Using Empagliflozin to Treat Clonal Hematopoiesis Principal Investigator: Dr. Zhuoer Xie Disease: Clonal Hematopoiesis Research Description: Clonal hematopoiesis (CH), or abnormal growth of certain blood cells, increases the risk of developing blood cancers, as well...
Adult, Current Research, Dr. Lin, Drug, Mayo Clinic, Oncology, Rare Disease
Improving Response to CAR-T Therapy in Multiple Myeloma Principal Investigator: Dr. Yi Lin Disease: Multiple Myeloma Research Description: CAR-T therapy has revolutionized treatment for relapsed refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), however, it is not curative, and...
