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Cleveland Clinic research finds injectable medications for obesity produce smaller weight loss in a real-world setting, compared to randomized clinical trials

A Cleveland Clinic study found that patients taking injectable GLP-1 medications for obesity lost an average of 3.6% body weight, significantly lower than the 11.9% seen in non-discontinuers. Treatment discontinuation negatively impacted blood sugar control in those with prediabetes.

SourceCleveland Clinic·JournalObesity·DateJun 10, 2025

Cleveland Clinic receives $5 million grant to lead biorepository coordinating center for cystic fibrosis lung transplant consortium

The Cleveland Clinic has been awarded a $5 million grant from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to continue its role as the Biorepository Coordinating Center for the Cystic Fibrosis Lung Transplant Consortium until 2030. The center will support research to improve understanding of factors affecting lung transplant outcomes and advance kno...

Cleveland Clinic-led trial is the first to show a delay in confirmed disability progression in non-relapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis

A phase 3 trial demonstrated a 31% delay in confirmed disability progression in patients with non-relapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. Tolebrutinib, an oral Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor, showed promise as a potential treatment option for this form of the disease.

SourceCleveland Clinic·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateApr 8, 2025

Weight-loss surgery lowers risk of developing complications of liver disease in patients with cirrhosis and obesity

A Cleveland Clinic study shows that bariatric surgery significantly lowers the risk of developing serious liver complications in patients with obesity and fatty liver-related cirrhosis. The study found a 72% lower risk of liver disease complications and an 80% lower risk of progression to decompensated stage among surgical patients.

SourceCleveland Clinic·JournalNature Medicine·DateJan 27, 2025

Network-based analyses uncover how neuroinflammation-causing microglia in Alzheimer’s disease form

Researchers have developed a network-based approach to understand how immune cells called microglia transform and drive harmful processes like neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's disease. The study identified three unique subtypes of harmful microglia that promote disease progression, with genetic signatures driving their behaviors.

SourceCleveland Clinic·JournalAlzheimer’s & Dementia·DateDec 6, 2024

Research shows Cleveland Clinic’s therapeutic virtual yoga program can be effective for chronic low back pain

Researchers found that a 12-week virtual yoga program can reduce back pain intensity and improve back-related function in participants with chronic low back pain. Additionally, participants who practiced virtual yoga reported better sleep quality and reduced use of pain medications.

SourceCleveland Clinic·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateNov 1, 2024

New research confirms that young adults can also have large vessel occlusion strokes thought to happen in older adults, given the rise of stroke risk factors in younger adults

New research confirms that young adults are at risk for large vessel occlusion acute ischemic strokes, which were previously thought to occur mainly in older adults. The study found that nearly 20% of a cohort of 1,200 young adult patients had these strokes, highlighting the need for regular check-ups and prompt treatment.

SourceCleveland Clinic·JournalJournal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases·TypeMeta-analysis·DateOct 16, 2024

Cleveland Clinic study is first to show success in treating rare blood disorder

Researchers found pomalidomide to be safe and effective in reducing nosebleed severity, improving quality of life, and decreasing the need for blood transfusions in adults with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. The trial stopped early due to successful findings, offering a promising treatment option for this rare bleeding disorder.

SourceCleveland Clinic·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateSep 18, 2024

Cleveland Clinic study identifies key factors that can impact long-term weight loss in patients with obesity who were prescribed GLP-1 RA medications

A Cleveland Clinic study identified key factors that can impact the long-term weight loss of patients with obesity who were prescribed injectable semaglutide or liraglutide. The study found that medication's active agent, dosage, treatment indication, and persistence with the medication were associated with weight change.

SourceCleveland Clinic·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateSep 13, 2024