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Trump's Spending Cuts Disrupt 383 Clinical Trials, Experts Warn

11/18/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term included significant cuts in federal spending that affected the National Institutes of Health.
A JAMA Internal Medicine analysis found NIH grant terminations disrupted at least 383 clinical trials involving more than 74,000 patients.
Experts warn these disruptions threaten long-term patient care and trust in the medical system.
Critics say funding decisions reflect shifting federal priorities rather than research quality.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term included significant cuts in federal spending that affected the National Institutes of Health.
A JAMA Internal Medicine analysis found NIH grant terminations disrupted at least 383 clinical trials involving more than 74,000 patients.
Experts warn these disruptions threaten long-term patient care and trust in the medical system.
Critics say funding decisions reflect shifting federal priorities rather than research quality.