Clinical trials
Dextrose clinical trials
Below are recruiting dextrose clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 36 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07716813Recruiting
Breast milk or sugar water for pain during heel prick in babies
This study tests whether giving breast milk or sugar water (10% or 20% dextrose) just before a routine heel prick can reduce pain and keep your baby's heart rate and oxygen levels more stable. It is designed for moderately premature babies in the NICU.
MersinAges 7 months–3.1 years - NCT07688902Recruiting
Comparing two injection methods for partial rotator cuff tears
This study compares two ways of injecting a sugar-water solution (5% dextrose) into the shoulder to treat partial rotator cuff tears. It may help reduce pain and improve shoulder function without surgery.
AnkaraAges 18–75 - NCT06911359RecruitingPhase 2
Anti-inflammatory vs. Prolotherapy for Knee Osteoarthritis
This study tests whether anti-inflammatory medications or dextrose prolotherapy (sugar water injections) can reduce knee pain and improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis. If you are a military healthcare beneficiary with moderate to severe knee pain, you may be able to join.
Travis AFB, CaliforniaAges 45–75 - NCT07824674RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
On-demand sildenafil for exercise capacity in pulmonary arterial hypertension
This trial tests whether taking sildenafil (a medicine that helps relax blood vessels) on demand, compared to a sugar candy placebo, can improve exercise capacity in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Participating may help you exercise more easily and contribute to better treatment options.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18–80 - NCT07688876Recruiting
Comparing two treatments for long-term heel pain
This trial tests two minimally invasive procedures—pulsed radiofrequency and a dextrose injection—to see which better relieves chronic heel pain from plantar fasciitis that hasn't improved with other treatments.
AnkaraAges 18–70 - NCT07681804Recruiting
Steroid vs Sugar-Water Injection for Trigger Finger
This study compares two common treatments for trigger finger: a steroid injection (betamethasone) and a sugar-water (dextrose) injection. The goal is to see which one works better to relieve finger locking and pain.
IstanbulAges 18–75 - NCT07564167Recruiting
Dextrose Injection for Tailbone Pain Relief
This study tests whether injecting dextrose (a sugar solution) under ultrasound guidance can relieve chronic tailbone pain that hasn't improved with standard treatments like physical therapy or medication. The injection is designed to stimulate healing in the painful area.
IstanbulAges 18–75 - NCT07552298Recruiting
Dextrose Injection for Long-Term Tailbone Pain
This study tests whether injecting dextrose (a sugar solution) into the tailbone area can relieve chronic tailbone pain that hasn't improved with standard treatments like physical therapy or medications. If it works, it could offer patients a minimally invasive option to reduce pain and improve daily function.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07381621Recruiting
Comparing sugar water vs. numbing shots for knee arthritis
This study compares two different types of knee injections for people with knee osteoarthritis. One injection uses a simple sugar solution (dextrose), and the other uses a standard numbing medication (local anesthetic). The goal is to see which works better for reducing pain and improving knee function.
Ankara, AltindagAges 40–65 - NCT07386327Recruiting
Comparing diluted bupivacaine for arm surgery nerve block
This trial tests whether mixing the numbing medicine bupivacaine with sugar water (dextrose) or salt water (saline) affects how well a nerve block works for upper arm surgery. The goal is to find which mixture provides better pain relief with fewer side effects.
SakaryaAges 18–65 - NCT07378319Recruiting
Sugar water injection for post-breast cancer tightness
This study tests whether a simple injection of sugar water (dextrose) around tight chest wall and armpit tissues can relieve pain and improve movement in people who have had breast cancer surgery. It is for people whose symptoms did not get better with standard physical therapy.
Taichung, TaiwanAges 18 years+ - NCT07324005Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release and injection for carpal tunnel syndrome
This trial tests a new treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome that uses ultrasound to guide a needle to release a tight ligament in the wrist and inject a sugar-water solution around the nerve. This may help relieve pain and numbness without surgery.
TaipeiAges 20–80 - NCT07241559Recruiting
Low back pain treatment study: injection and mobilization
This study tests two treatments for chronic low back pain: a special injection of dextrose (a sugar solution) guided by ultrasound, and a technique to mobilize the fascia (connective tissue) in the lower back. It aims to see if these help people who haven't found relief from standard treatments.
Ankara, AltındağAges 18–65 - NCT07124130RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing IV fluids with and without sugar during induced labor
This trial compares two types of IV fluids given during induced labor to see if adding a little sugar (dextrose) to the standard fluid (Lactated Ringer's) helps mothers and babies. It is for first-time mothers whose labor is being started with medicine.
Norfolk, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07002892Recruiting
Injection treatments for moderate carpal tunnel syndrome
This study compares two injection treatments (corticosteroid with dextrose versus ozone) for carpal tunnel syndrome. It may help if your CTS is moderate and other treatments haven't worked.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT06829030Enrolling by invitationPhase 1/Phase 2
Comparing two injections for low back pain relief
This trial compares two types of injections—one standard anti-inflammatory drug and one simple sugar water solution—to see which works better for treating low back pain in an emergency setting. If you are an adult between 18 and 55 with isolated low back pain, this study may help find a more effective pain treatment.
AksarayAges 18–55 - NCT06755697Recruiting
Comparing injection methods for knee osteoarthritis
This trial compares two ways to give dextrose injections for knee osteoarthritis: one into the joint space and one guided by MRI into the tissues around the knee. It aims to see which approach works better for pain and function.
TaipeiAges 45–80 - NCT06635174Enrolling by invitation
Sugar water for pain relief before infant catheter
This study tests if giving a small amount of sugar water (50% dextrose) by mouth can help reduce pain in babies who need a bladder catheter. It might be a gentler way to comfort infants during this procedure.
Muscat, Muḩāfaz̧at MasqaţAges 1 day–3 months - NCT06427694Recruiting
Long-Term Follow-Up of Low-Dose IL-2 After Heart Attack
This study is checking on people who finished a previous trial (IVORY) that tested a low-dose treatment called IL-2 for reducing inflammation after a heart attack. It will see how they are doing over time and if the treatment helped their heart health.
Cambridge, CambridgeshireAges 18–85 - NCT07494084RecruitingPhase 4
How sleep loss and body clock disruption affect insulin resistance
This trial studies how losing sleep and disrupting your internal body clock may cause insulin resistance, a condition linked to diabetes. You will stay in a lab for several days to test your body's response to sleep changes and a morning drug called octreotide. The goal is to understand why shift work and jet lag can lead to health problems.
Spokane, WashingtonAges 18–45 - NCT07382596RecruitingPhase 4
Cervical injections for treatment-resistant PTSD
This study tests if injecting a sugar-water solution around neck nerves can help PTSD that hasn't improved with standard treatments. Half the participants get sugar-water, half get salt-water, and you'll be assigned to usual care for 3 months first.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 19–90 - NCT07296653RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Prolotherapy for chronic low back pain
This trial tests a treatment called prolotherapy, which uses injections of a sugar solution into specific acupuncture points to help relieve chronic low back pain. It is for people who have had low back pain for at least 3 months, have not had previous back surgery, and have not received similar injections recently.
Athens, AtticaAges 35 years+ - NCT07245121Recruiting
Sugar water injections for chronic knee arthritis pain
This trial tests whether injecting a sugar-water solution around the nerves of the knee can reduce chronic pain from osteoarthritis. It is for people with long-term knee pain, stiffness, and cracking who have not had recent knee treatments or surgery.
Athens, AtticaAges 38 years+ - NCT07224334RecruitingPhase 1
How cells talk to adjust insulin for weight
This study looks at how cells in the pancreas communicate to help the body produce enough insulin when you have insulin resistance (weight-related). It tests a peptide to see how this communication works.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for dextrose?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 36 recruiting dextrose studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a dextrose trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a dextrose trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.