Imperial College London

This trial investigates whether giving two immunotherapy drugs, ipilimumab and nivolumab, before liver surgery can help shrink tumors in people with liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). Participants receive the drugs in the weeks leading up to their planned surgery. The study…

This early-phase study tested a drug called itacitinib in 19 adults with advanced liver cancer that had not responded to first-line treatment. The goal was to check the drug's safety and see if it could shrink tumors or slow cancer growth. Itacitinib works by blocking a protein t…

This study tested the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab in 35 adults with cancer of unknown primary (CUP), a cancer that starts in an unknown location. Participants received the drug intravenously, and researchers measured how many saw their tumors shrink or disappear. The goal wa…

This study tested a drug called axitinib against a placebo in 52 people with advanced colorectal cancer that had spread to the liver and stopped responding to chemotherapy. The goal was to see if axitinib could help control the cancer and to test a special ultrasound technique th…

This phase II trial tested a treatment called TheraSphere selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) in 24 patients with neuroendocrine tumors that had spread to the liver and could not be surgically removed. The treatment involves injecting tiny radioactive beads into the liver…

This study tested two drugs, ruxolitinib and fostamatinib, in hospitalized adults with mild to moderate COVID-19 pneumonia. The goal was to see if either drug could prevent the disease from becoming severe. 185 patients were randomly assigned to receive one of the drugs or standa…

This study tested whether MitoQ, a drug that targets cell energy centers, can improve heart function in 53 people with dilated cardiomyopathy. Participants took MitoQ or a placebo for several months while researchers measured heart energy levels and pumping ability using MRI scan…

This study looked at whether a breath test could help detect liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, or liver cancer. Researchers collected breath samples from 56 patients with known or suspected liver disease and analyzed them for specific chemical markers. The goal was to see if the test co…

This study tested whether advanced ultrasound techniques can predict if an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) will work for dialysis in people with end-stage kidney disease. Researchers measured artery stiffness and blood flow in 76 patients before and after AVF surgery. The goal was to…

This study explores whether a vascular ultrasound can help diagnose May-Thurner syndrome, a condition where a vein in the pelvis is compressed, causing left leg swelling. Researchers will measure the vein's diameter in 40 adults with unexplained swelling and compare results to he…

This study tested several simple bedside tests—like ankle and toe blood pressure measurements and handheld Dopplers—to see how well they detect poor leg circulation (peripheral arterial disease) in 604 people with diabetes. The results were compared to advanced imaging scans (CTA…

This study looked at whether giving the Gardasil 9 HPV vaccine to women at the same time as surgery for abnormal cervical cells (CIN) can help clear the virus and prevent future infections. About 1,100 women aged 18-55 took part. The goal was to see if the vaccine reduces the cha…

This study tested the Palliate intervention, a set of training materials and instructions designed to help family carers prepare and give 'as-needed' medications to loved ones dying at home. Thirty adults evaluated the materials for acceptability and usability. The goal is to imp…

This study surveyed 231 adults with Lynch syndrome, an inherited condition that raises bowel cancer risk. Researchers wanted to find out how many people follow the UK recommendation of a colonoscopy every two years, and what makes it harder or easier to keep up with these check-u…

This study looked at how the immune system of healthy adults aged 65-75 responds to RSV, a common cause of chest infections. Researchers gave volunteers a mild RSV infection and took blood and nose samples to find immune markers linked to protection. The goal is to use these find…

This completed study tested whether taking L-arginine, a natural amino acid, could prevent blood vessel damage caused by the painkiller celecoxib. Forty-four healthy men took either celecoxib alone, celecoxib plus L-arginine, or placebos for one week. Researchers measured changes…

This study looked at how doctors in the UK currently diagnose and manage venous leg ulcers. Researchers surveyed 135 primary care doctors and vascular specialists to understand current practices and what guidelines are needed. The goal is to find the most effective and cost-effic…

This completed study tested whether semaglutide, a drug used for diabetes, could reduce inflammation in 18 people who had a blood clot in their lungs (pulmonary embolism). Researchers measured changes in blood markers of inflammation over 4 weeks. The goal was to see if the drug …

This study looked at 237 patients who had a single surgery to remove both their gallbladder and any gallstones stuck in the bile duct. Researchers wanted to see if the COVID-19 pandemic changed how safe or effective this procedure was. They found that the surgery remained a good …

This study tested whether giving heart attack patients remote monitoring devices to use at home could reduce the need for hospital readmissions. 337 participants with high cardiovascular risk took part. The goal was to see if telemedicine could safely provide necessary diagnostic…

This study looked at 3820 adults with cancer who also had COVID-19. Researchers collected routine medical data to describe symptoms and identify factors affecting survival. The goal was to learn more about how COVID-19 affects cancer patients, not to test a new treatment.

This study tested whether a computer-based decision support system (DSS) helps doctors start or intensify cholesterol-lowering treatments earlier in patients who have had a heart attack. Over 1,100 patients from multiple hospitals took part. The DSS provided risk estimates but di…

This study looked at how the immune system of older adults (ages 60-75) responds to a controlled infection with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Researchers gave 28 healthy volunteers a weakened form of the virus via nasal drops and monitored their symptoms and immune reactions…

This study followed over 1,300 people with HIV in England and Ireland to understand how ageing affects their health. Researchers compared older HIV-positive adults (over 50) with younger HIV-positive adults and HIV-negative older adults. The goal was to identify common medical is…