Tag: clinical trials
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Chip Device More Accurate for Drug Toxicity Than Animals
A plastic chip device lined with liver cells is shown to better predict drug toxicity in humans than lab animals, including drugs that progressed to failed clinical trials.
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Trial Shows Nanotech Drug Induces Gluten Tolerance
Results from a clinical trial show an experimental treatment encourages immune-system tolerance of gluten, preventing intestinal damage from celiac disease.
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App Automates, Simplifies Test for Preeclampsia
Results of a pilot test show a smartphone app makes a common test for the pregnancy complication preeclampsia simple and more reliable than before.
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Data Trial to Build Precision Epilepsy Model
A medical data science company is analyzing health data from participants’ smartphones with artificial intelligence to better determine epilepsy treatments.
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Artificial Pancreas Improves Blood Glucose Control
Results of a clinical trial show an automated glucose monitor and insulin pump system provides better blood glucose control for people with type 1 diabetes.
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Early Results Show Anti-Depressive Drug Effects
Initial results from a clinical trial show a drug designed to supplement first-line treatments helps reduce symptoms of major depressive disorder.
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Real-World Evidence Assessed for Cancer Drug Trials
Two medical technology companies are evaluating real-world evidence from patients to simulate randomized clinical trials for testing new cancer treatments.
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Trial to Test CBD for Parkinson’s-Related Psychosis
A clinical trial is planned to test cannabidiol, or CBD, derived from cannabis as a treatment for hallucinations and delusions among people with Parkinson’s disease.
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A.I. Image Analysis Computes Stroke Damage
A review study shows an analysis of CT scans using artificial intelligence matches calculations of damage from stroke made with more advanced imaging.
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Peanut Allergy Patch Under FDA Review
A device to build a tolerance of peanuts in children with a peanut allergy, worn like a patch on the skin, is under review by the Food and Drug Administration.