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FDA Approves First Non-Opioid Pain Medication Suzetrigine
Research4 min read

FDA Approves First Non-Opioid Pain Medication Suzetrigine

The FDA has approved suzetrigine, the first non-opioid pain medication for moderate-to-severe acute pain, addressing a critical need for non-addictive pain management alternatives.

January 2025
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Source: FDA.gov
Breakthrough Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Rare Genetic Disorders
Research6 min read

Breakthrough Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Rare Genetic Disorders

Revolutionary gene-editing platforms developed by researchers are enabling custom gene editing for rare metabolic disorders, representing significant strides in genetic medicine.

January 2025
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Source: Harvard Medical School
What to Know Before Joining a Clinical Trial in 2026
Patient Guide7 min read

What to Know Before Joining a Clinical Trial in 2026

A comprehensive guide to the questions you should ask and factors to consider when evaluating a clinical trial opportunity, including new FDA expedited pathways.

January 2026
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov
Understanding Phase 3 Trials: The Path to FDA Approval
Education6 min read

Understanding Phase 3 Trials: The Path to FDA Approval

In 2025, the FDA approved 46 novel drugs. Learn how Phase 3 trials work and why they're the crucial final step before a treatment reaches patients.

January 2026
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Source: Fierce Pharma
The Critical Role of Diversity in Clinical Research
Industry5 min read

The Critical Role of Diversity in Clinical Research

Why diverse participation matters for medical research, how it impacts treatment outcomes, and what researchers are doing to make trials more inclusive.

January 2026
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Source: National Geographic
AI-Powered Clinical Trial Matching: How Technology is Changing Patient Access
Technology5 min read

AI-Powered Clinical Trial Matching: How Technology is Changing Patient Access

Artificial intelligence is transforming how patients find clinical trials, analyzing vast datasets for personalized matching and accelerating the path to new treatments.

December 2025
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Source: Forbes
New GLP-1 Medications Expected to Transform Weight Loss Treatment in 2026
Research5 min read

New GLP-1 Medications Expected to Transform Weight Loss Treatment in 2026

Several highly anticipated weight loss treatments are pending FDA approval, including oral GLP-1 drugs like orforglipron that could offer more accessible alternatives to injectables.

January 2026
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Source: GoodRx
Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection Approved by FDA
Research4 min read

Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection Approved by FDA

Yeztugo (lenacapavir), a revolutionary twice-yearly injectable for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), has been approved, offering a significant advancement in AIDS prevention.

January 2025
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Source: National Geographic
Glioblastoma Clinical Trials Recruiting Now: Focused Ultrasound Blood-Brain Barrier Opening + Immunotherapy Studies
glioblastoma5 min read

Glioblastoma Clinical Trials Recruiting Now: Focused Ultrasound Blood-Brain Barrier Opening + Immunotherapy Studies

New Phase 2a trial uses focused ultrasound to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier, enabling immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) to reach glioblastoma tumors. Actively recruiting at Northwestern University Chicago and other major US centers.

July 26, 2026
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Source: Corterve
AL Amyloidosis Clinical Trials Recruiting Now: NXC-201 CAR-T Cell Therapy Study at 5 Major US Centers
AL amyloidosis5 min read

AL Amyloidosis Clinical Trials Recruiting Now: NXC-201 CAR-T Cell Therapy Study at 5 Major US Centers

A new Phase 1/2 trial (NCT06097832) is recruiting at 5 major US academic centers to test NXC-201, a BCMA-targeted CAR-T cell therapy, in relapsed/refractory AL amyloidosis. Learn about the trial design, key eligibility, site locations, and how Corterve helps patients connect with recruiting studies.

July 26, 2026
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Source: Corterve
ALS Clinical Trials Recruiting Now: Ranolazine for Muscle Cramps in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
ALS5 min read

ALS Clinical Trials Recruiting Now: Ranolazine for Muscle Cramps in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

A Phase 2 trial (NCT06527222) is testing ranolazine vs placebo for muscle cramps in ALS—recruiting at UCSF, University of Florida, KU Medical Center (Fairway & Wichita), University of Missouri, and Ohio State. Learn eligibility, locations, and how to find ALS trials near you via Corterve.

July 21, 2026
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Source: Corterve
Colorectal Cancer Clinical Trials Recruiting Now: ctDNA-Guided, Immunotherapy & IP Chemo Studies in Houston, Boston, Dallas & Columbus
colorectal cancer5 min read

Colorectal Cancer Clinical Trials Recruiting Now: ctDNA-Guided, Immunotherapy & IP Chemo Studies in Houston, Boston, Dallas & Columbus

Three actively recruiting U.S. colorectal cancer trials: ctDNA-guided AMB-05X after curative treatment (Houston, NCT06617858), dual checkpoint + SBRT for MSS/pMMR liver mets (Boston, NCT07128355), and intraperitoneal oxaliplatin/5FU for peritoneal metastases (Columbus & Dallas, NCT06269978). Learn eligibility, locations, and how to find CRC trials via Corterve.

July 21, 2026
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Source: Corterve
Clinical Trials for GvHD Prevention in Hematologic Malignancies Recruiting Now: TRX-103 Study in California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York and Washington
gvhd5 min read

Clinical Trials for GvHD Prevention in Hematologic Malignancies Recruiting Now: TRX-103 Study in California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York and Washington

A Phase 1 trial (NCT06462365) is testing TRX-103 (single post-HSCT infusion) for preventing GvHD in patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing mismatched stem cell transplants. Recruiting at City of Hope (CA), Dana-Farber (MA), University of Minnesota (MN), MSKCC (NY), and Fred Hutch (WA). Learn eligibility, locations, and how to find trials via Corterve.

July 21, 2026
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Source: Corterve
Clinical Trials for Uterine Fibroids Recruiting Now: Letrozole Study in California, Minnesota, Mississippi and North Carolina
uterine fibroids5 min read

Clinical Trials for Uterine Fibroids Recruiting Now: Letrozole Study in California, Minnesota, Mississippi and North Carolina

A Phase 4 trial (NCT06143631, PLUM Study) is testing letrozole versus placebo for symptomatic uterine fibroids (leiomyoma). Recruiting at UCLA, UCSF, Mayo Clinic, University of Mississippi, and Duke. Learn eligibility, locations, and how to find fibroid trials near you via Corterve.

July 16, 2026
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Source: Corterve
Clinical Trials for Prostate Cancer Recruiting Now: SBRT + Relugolix (SUGAR Study) in New Haven, New York and Seattle
Research5 min read

Clinical Trials for Prostate Cancer Recruiting Now: SBRT + Relugolix (SUGAR Study) in New Haven, New York and Seattle

A Phase 2 trial (NCT06111781, SUGAR Study) is testing SBRT alone vs SBRT + oral Relugolix for clinicogenomic unfavorable intermediate-risk prostate cancer. Recruiting at Yale (New Haven, CT), MSKCC (New York, NY), and University of Washington (Seattle). Learn eligibility, locations, and how to find prostate cancer trials near you via Corterve.

July 14, 2026
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Source: Corterve
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinical Trials Recruiting Now: NAV-240 Phase 2 Study in Phoenix, Miami, Tampa and More
hidradenitis suppurativa5 min read

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinical Trials Recruiting Now: NAV-240 Phase 2 Study in Phoenix, Miami, Tampa and More

A Phase 2 trial (NCT07384975) is testing NAV-240 (IV therapy) vs placebo for moderate-to-severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). Recruiting at multiple sites in Arizona, Florida, Kentucky, New Hampshire, and New York. Learn eligibility, locations, and how to find HS trials near you via Corterve.

July 13, 2026
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Source: Corterve
Early-Stage Breast Cancer Clinical Trials: Ultra-Short Radiation & New Approaches Recruiting
Research5 min read

Early-Stage Breast Cancer Clinical Trials: Ultra-Short Radiation & New Approaches Recruiting

A trial at UW Carbone Cancer Center is testing ultra-short whole breast irradiation (5 visits) with simultaneous integrated boost for early-stage breast cancer. Learn about this and other de-escalation radiation trials recruiting now.

July 21, 2026
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Source: Corterve
Ulcerative Colitis Clinical Trials: Acute Severe UC Studies Recruiting Now
Research5 min read

Ulcerative Colitis Clinical Trials: Acute Severe UC Studies Recruiting Now

A Phase 4 trial at University of Michigan is testing upadacitinib + corticosteroids vs steroids alone for acute severe ulcerative colitis (ASUC). Learn about this and other recruiting UC trials, eligibility, and how to find a study near you.

July 21, 2026
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Source: Corterve
Clinical Trials for Food Allergies: New Treatment Options Recruiting Now
Research5 min read

Clinical Trials for Food Allergies: New Treatment Options Recruiting Now

New clinical trials are testing advanced therapies for food allergies—including weight-based omalizumab dosing, combination immunotherapies, and microbiome approaches. Learn what's recruiting and how to find a trial near you.

July 21, 2026
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Source: Corterve
Early-Stage Breast Cancer Clinical Trials: Ultra-Short Radiation & New Approaches Recruiting
Research5 min read

Early-Stage Breast Cancer Clinical Trials: Ultra-Short Radiation & New Approaches Recruiting

A trial at UW Carbone Cancer Center is testing ultra-short whole breast irradiation (5 visits) with simultaneous integrated boost for early-stage breast cancer. Learn about this and other de-escalation radiation trials recruiting now.

July 7, 2026
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Source: Corterve
Ulcerative Colitis Clinical Trials: Acute Severe UC Studies Recruiting Now
Research5 min read

Ulcerative Colitis Clinical Trials: Acute Severe UC Studies Recruiting Now

A Phase 4 trial at University of Michigan is testing upadacitinib + corticosteroids vs steroids alone for acute severe ulcerative colitis (ASUC). Learn about this and other recruiting UC trials, eligibility, and how to find a study near you.

July 7, 2026
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Source: Corterve
Clinical Trials for Food Allergies: New Treatment Options Recruiting Now
Research5 min read

Clinical Trials for Food Allergies: New Treatment Options Recruiting Now

New clinical trials are testing advanced therapies for food allergies—including weight-based omalizumab dosing, combination immunotherapies, and microbiome approaches. Learn what's recruiting and how to find a trial near you.

July 7, 2026
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Source: Corterve
Maximizing Clinical Trial Engagement: Strategies for Retention and Trust
Research5 min read

Maximizing Clinical Trial Engagement: Strategies for Retention and Trust

High drop-out rates delay vital drug approvals. Discover actionable strategies to maximize patient engagement and build long-term trust in clinical research.

July 7, 2026
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Source: Corterve
Demystifying Clinical Trial Matching: How AI and Precision Medicine Are Changing the Game
Research5 min read

Demystifying Clinical Trial Matching: How AI and Precision Medicine Are Changing the Game

Traditional clinical trial matching is slow and highly exclusive. Learn how AI and precision medicine are streamlining the patient matching process to save lives.

July 7, 2026
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Source: Corterve
Clinical Trials and Patient Centricity: The New Era of Medical Research
Research5 min read

Clinical Trials and Patient Centricity: The New Era of Medical Research

Discover how shifting the focus toward patient centricity is transforming clinical trial design, accelerating recruitment, and improving retention rates.

July 7, 2026
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Source: Corterve

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