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Clinical trials and research at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 43 clinical trials run by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center that are recruiting, in United States. By phase: Phase 4 (5), Phase 2 (1), Phase 2/3 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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All recruiting trials (43)
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Teleneurology assessment for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
This study tests how well remote videoconference visits work to track adults with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease over time, with input from a trusted study partner.
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Impact of sucralose on gut health in Crohn's disease
This study tests whether the non-nutritive sweetener sucralose changes gut bacteria in adults with Crohn's disease compared to healthy controls.
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POPSINGER approach for chronic pain: music therapy vs yoga
This trial tests whether a music-therapy program (POPSINGER) helps adults with chronic pain as well as or better than yoga.
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Prospective Registry for People at Risk of Genetic Prion Disease
This registry tests how PRNP gene mutations and related health changes unfold over time in adults who may develop genetic prion disease.
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Improving Surgical Comfort for OB-GYN Teams
This study tests whether a surgical ergonomics lecture, a pre-surgery ergonomics time-out, and in-surgery stretch breaks can reduce work-related musculoskeletal discomfort among OB-GYN attendings, fellows, and residents at University Hospitals.
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Baby Steps to Care: extra prenatal support after an ER visit
This study will test whether giving pregnant people a 'care box' either during an ER visit or two weeks later helps them connect with prenatal care and feel more knowledgeable and confident about their pregnancy.
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Rectus Abdominis Detrusor Myoplasty for Urinary Retention
A surgical approach using a patient’s abdominal muscles is being tested to help the bladder squeeze and empty urine in people with urinary retention.
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Tubularized augmented peritoneal cap vaginoplasty using a treated cod-skin graft (Kerecis)
This project tests using a treated cod-skin graft (Kerecis) to line part of the vagina during robotic gender-affirming vaginoplasty for transgender women.
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Daily peanuts for fullness, diet quality, and body composition
This study will test whether eating peanuts every day for 12 weeks helps adults taking GLP‑1 medicines feel fuller, have more energy, and improve weight and body composition.
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Daily pistachios for people taking GLP-1 weight-loss medicines
This 12-week test will see if eating pistachios every day helps adults on GLP-1 medicines feel fuller, have more energy, and improve weight and diet quality.
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Contrast and anesthetic levels for lumbar erector spinae plane block
This trial will test whether injecting contrast dye and dexmedetomidine along with a local anesthetic during a lumbar erector spinae plane block improves numbness and reduces pain for adults having lumbar spinal fusion.
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Community health worker coaches to support automated insulin delivery for Black children with type 1 diabetes
This program will try having community health workers coach non-Hispanic Black children with type 1 diabetes who use automated insulin delivery to see if it helps their blood sugar control.
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Thrombectomy plus medical care versus medical care alone for large-vessel ischemic stroke 24–72 hours after last known well
This will see if adding endovascular thrombectomy to usual medical care helps adults with a large-vessel ischemic stroke who arrive 24–72 hours after they were last known to be well.
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Comparing spinal cord stimulation and an implanted pain pump for persistent spinal pain
This will try both spinal cord stimulation and an implanted pain pump in adults with persistent spinal pain who haven't improved with other treatments to see which relieves pain better.
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Hysteroscopic removal versus manual vacuum aspiration for early miscarriage
This trial will test whether hysteroscopic resection or ultrasound-guided manual vacuum aspiration works better to remove pregnancy tissue in women with a first-trimester miscarriage under 9 weeks who choose surgical management.
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Mindfulness to support recovery after colorectal surgery
This study will try teaching adults having colorectal surgery simple mindfulness exercises to help them feel calmer and manage pain after surgery.
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Deutetrabenazine for Tardive Dyskinesia in IDD
This study tests whether deutetrabenazine helps reduce tardive dyskinesia in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have not previously received this treatment.
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Prediction tool to guide antibiotic decisions for urinary tract infections after ER visits
This project tests whether a prediction model used at ED discharge can help doctors decide if adult women with a suspected UTI need antibiotics.
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Link between alcohol use and surgical outcomes at University Hospitals
This study is trying to see if higher alcohol use, measured by a specific marker in the blood, affects recovery and complications in patients who have elective surgery and stay in the hospital for a few days.
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DNA PCR versus urine culture to diagnose and treat urinary tract infections
This study will test whether a DNA PCR test instead of a standard urine culture gives faster or more useful results for adults who come to clinic with UTI symptoms.
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Comparing two procedures for treating stress urinary incontinence during vaginal prolapse repair
This study is testing whether a new type of surgery or an injection is better for helping women with stress urinary incontinence during vaginal prolapse repair.
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Using Band Connect to improve physical therapy for shoulder surgeries
This study is testing if using the Band Connect platform can help people recovering from shoulder surgery stick to their exercise programs and feel more satisfied with their recovery.
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Rigid plate versus wire closure of the breastbone after open-heart surgery for high-risk adults
This trial tests whether using a rigid sternal plate instead of traditional wire closure lowers wound complications and pain after open-heart surgery in adults at higher risk for sternal problems.
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Assessing temperature changes in legs before and after vascular procedures
This study is testing if measuring leg temperatures with a thermal camera before and after surgery can help predict how well patients with peripheral arterial disease will do after their procedures.
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Cardiac CT versus TEE for imaging the Watchman FLX left atrial appendage occluder
This test sees if cardiac CT can be used instead of TEE to check the Watchman FLX device in patients 90 days after left atrial appendage closure.
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Investigating Milk Thistle for Pediatric Fatty Liver Disease
This study is testing whether Milk Thistle can help children and young adults with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease feel better while also making lifestyle changes.
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Comparing the Mediterranean Diet to no diet for psoriasis treatment
This study is testing if following the Mediterranean Diet can help people with chronic plaque psoriasis feel better while they start new treatments.
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Acupuncture for treating bladder pain syndrome in women
This study is testing if acupuncture, along with some behavior changes, can help women with bladder pain syndrome feel better when other treatments haven't worked.
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Using amniotic membrane therapy to treat interstitial cystitis and painful bladder syndrome
This study is testing whether injections of amniotic membrane therapy can help people with interstitial cystitis and painful bladder syndrome feel less pain and improve their urinary symptoms.
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Using QL Block to Reduce Pain After Myomectomy
This study is testing if a special pain relief injection in the lower back can help women feel less pain after surgery to remove uterine fibroids.
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Promoting safer diabetes treatments for older adults
This study is testing ways to help older adults with type 2 diabetes safely switch from sulfonylureas to better treatment options by encouraging conversations with their doctors.
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Education after orthopedic trauma surgery
This study tests if giving patients information about their pelvic and leg injuries after surgery helps them remember important details, follow treatment advice, and feel more satisfied with their care.
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Using MRI to assess heart valve replacement in patients with aortic stenosis
This study is testing if MRI can show how well different types of heart valves work during exercise in younger patients with aortic stenosis to help improve their recovery and quality of life after valve replacement.
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Monitoring blood pressure at home for African American teens
This study is testing if checking blood pressure at home can help find high blood pressure in African American teens more accurately than regular doctor visits.
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Comparing blood recovery methods during heart and lung surgeries
This study is testing whether using a machine or doing it by hand is better for recovering blood from sponges during heart and lung surgeries.
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Measuring muscle oxygen levels during recovery from knee and hip surgery
This study is testing a wearable sensor to see how well athletes recover from knee or hip surgery by measuring their muscle oxygen levels during physical therapy.
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Using vaginal estrogen to improve sexual function in breastfeeding patients after childbirth
This study tests if using vaginal estrogen cream can help breastfeeding women improve their sexual function after giving birth.
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Identifying Predictive Markers for Psoriasis Treatment Response
This study is testing if certain genetic markers can help predict how well people with psoriasis will respond to two different medications over eight weeks.
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Registry of human skin and gut microbiomes
This study is trying to learn more about the different bacteria and fungi on the skin and in the gut of healthy people to see how things like age, diet, and medications affect them.
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No-cost screening program for calcium scores to assess cardiovascular risk
This study is testing a free calcium score screening program to see if it helps people better understand their heart health risks compared to regular methods.
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Feasibility of the ReHAB System for Tetraplegia
This study is testing a new system that uses brain implants to help people with tetraplegia regain some movement in their arms and hands.
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Studying attention and reward sensitivity in adults with bipolar disorder
This study is testing how attention and sensitivity to rewards affect adults with bipolar disorder to better understand their mental health challenges.
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Biofluidic chip technology for studying sickle cell disease
This study is testing a new technology that looks closely at the cells of people with sickle cell disease to better understand how their cells behave and interact.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center are recruiting right now?
43, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
All of them have sites in United States. Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 4: 5, Phase 2: 1, Phase 2/3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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