Imperial College London
Clinical trials sponsored by Imperial College London, explained in plain language.
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AI-Powered ECGs could catch heart disease before symptoms start
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether artificial intelligence (AI) can analyze routine heart tests (ECGs) to find undiagnosed heart problems like weak heart muscle, valve issues, and high lung pressure. About 590 adults aged 18-90 without prior heart disease diagnosis will have ECGs taken wit…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 06:58 UTC
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Stockings vs. no stockings: huge study tests clot prevention after surgery
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether wearing compression stockings in the hospital, on top of taking blood-thinning medication, can further reduce the risk of dangerous blood clots after high-risk surgeries like cancer or joint replacement. About 8,600 adults will be randomly assigned to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 28, 2026 13:01 UTC
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600 seniors join quest to unlock Alzheimer's earliest secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 600 people over age 65 for three years to understand how Alzheimer's disease develops in the brain before memory problems become obvious. Researchers will test thinking skills and take blood samples each year. The goal is to find early warning signs that could …
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 07:11 UTC
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Brain scans and wearables aim to solve shunt surgery mystery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 100 older adults with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) to find out why some improve after a shunt surgery while others do not. Researchers will use brain scans, blood and spinal fluid tests, and wearable activity monitors to compare those who respond to sur…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 06:59 UTC
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Scientists probe the exact moment chest pain strikes during exercise
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 60 people with stable angina (chest pain) and two narrowed heart arteries. During a catheter procedure, doctors inflate a tiny balloon inside each narrowed spot while the person exercises on a bike. They measure how much blood flow drops before pain starts. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 06:58 UTC