Barts & The London Nhs Trust
Clinical trials sponsored by Barts & The London Nhs Trust, explained in plain language.
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New brain monitor aims to stop strokes during High-Risk heart surgery
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a new bedside monitoring system designed to detect early signs of brain injury during complex aortic arch surgery. The goal is to spot problems like low oxygen to the brain in real-time, so doctors can adjust protective measures during the operation. This co…
Sponsor: Barts & The London NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New heart scan aims to spot future heart attack risks
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study aimed to test a new imaging catheter that takes two types of pictures inside heart arteries at the same time. The goal was to see if these combined images could help doctors better identify dangerous plaque and guide treatment during a procedure. The trial was withdraw…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Barts & The London NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Feb 24, 2026 14:05 UTC
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Could the Body's own defenses be making a heart infection worse?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to understand if the immune system accidentally attacks the heart in patients with infective endocarditis, a serious heart valve infection. Researchers planned to analyze blood and tissue samples from patients to look for specific immune cells that might be causi…
Sponsor: Barts & The London NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC