Imperial College London
Clinical trials sponsored by Imperial College London, explained in plain language.
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Heart pacemaker trial tests new method to prevent heart failure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large study aims to find out if a newer method of placing pacemaker wires, called 'physiological pacing,' works better than the standard method for people with slow heart rates. It will enroll 2,600 adults who need a pacemaker to see if the newer approach reduces the risk of…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 23:26 UTC
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Ultrasound scans aim to smooth out blood sugar spikes for diabetics
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if using ultrasound scans to find fatty lumps at insulin injection sites can help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar better. Researchers will train 50 participants with unstable glucose levels to avoid these lumps after an ultrasound scan and prov…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 23:26 UTC
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Robot pump trial offers hope for diabetics with failing kidneys
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if an automated insulin pump system can help people who have both diabetes and advanced kidney disease. The system continuously monitors blood sugar and automatically delivers insulin, aiming to keep levels in a safe range. Researchers will compare this auto…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Heart failure pacemaker showdown: which setup works best?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out which of three specialized pacemaker setups works best for people with heart failure and irregular heartbeats. Researchers will randomly assign 60 participants to receive either the current standard pacemaker or one of two newer approaches. Over six mo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Heart patients sent home with wearable monitors in Hospital-Stay trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if patients who have a minimally invasive heart valve replacement (TAVI) can go home the same day safely if they use special remote monitoring devices. Researchers want to see if this approach reduces total time spent in the hospital and prevents readmission…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Scientists try to 'Wake Up' cancer target to boost therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new approach for patients with advanced neuroendocrine tumors that have spread. The goal is to see if taking a pill (ASTX727) for five days can 'switch on' a specific target on the cancer cells, making a follow-up radioactive therapy (Lutathera…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Chilling hope: can cooling save Babies' brains?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if gently cooling a newborn's body for three days can protect their brain and improve their thinking skills later in life. It's for babies who had a difficult birth with low oxygen, leading to a mild brain injury. Researchers will compare babies who receive …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC
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Smartwatch AI could spot heart disease before symptoms appear
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence (AI) can detect hidden heart problems by analyzing routine heart tests called electrocardiograms (ECGs). Researchers will collect ECG data from 590 adults without diagnosed heart disease, using both traditional machines and po…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Moving MRI aims to see knee damage in a whole new light
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, moving MRI scanner designed to get clearer pictures of knee injuries like ligament tears. It aims to see if this 'Magic Angle' imaging can show damaged tissues better than standard MRI, which could help doctors plan treatment. The study will scan 20 a…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Could a simple breath test spot deadly pancreatic cancer sooner?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is developing a simple breath test to help detect pancreatic cancer earlier. It will involve about 1,000 people, including those with pancreatic cancer, other pancreatic conditions, and general stomach issues. Researchers will analyze tiny molecules in breath to see if…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:55 UTC
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Could a simple breath test spot deadly cancer sooner?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, non-invasive breath test designed to help detect pancreatic cancer earlier. It will involve over 6,000 adults who have been referred by their doctor for possible pancreatic cancer due to vague symptoms. The goal is to see if the test can accurately id…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Major NHS trial questions if millions spent on surgical stockings is worth it
Prevention Recruiting nowThis large UK study aims to find out if wearing compression stockings in the hospital provides any extra benefit for preventing blood clots when patients are already taking extended blood-thinning medication after high-risk surgery. It will enroll over 8,600 patients to compare t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Mind-Altering therapy tested for youth Self-Harm
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is exploring a new approach to help young people (aged 16-25) who struggle with self-harm. Researchers want to see if giving a very low, non-hallucinogenic dose of the psychedelic psilocybin can make a specific mental imagery therapy more effective. The goa…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Massive global study aims to map hidden cholesterol disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis is a large-scale, observational study creating a global registry for people with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic condition causing very high cholesterol. It will collect and analyze existing, anonymous health data from over 75,000 participants across nearly 60 …
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Massive online heart study tracks 10,000 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates an online registry to follow 10,000 adults with cardiomyopathy or myocarditis over time. Participants share health information and provide saliva samples for genetic testing. Researchers aim to better understand these heart conditions by tracking outcomes like …
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Scientists pinpoint exact moment heart pain strikes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand when chest pain starts during different heart artery blockages. Researchers will work with 60 people who have stable chest pain and two narrowed heart arteries. During a heart catheter procedure, they'll temporarily block each artery while participan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Study reveals hidden toll on families of premature babies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis UK study aims to understand how caring for a very premature baby affects families' wellbeing, finances, and daily life over the first year at home. It focuses on babies with and without a serious bowel condition called necrotising enterocolitis (NEC). Researchers will follow…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Scientists track 600 seniors for 12 years to spot Alzheimer's before memory fades
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 600 adults over 65 for up to 12 years to understand the earliest brain changes in Alzheimer's disease, long before memory problems become obvious. Participants will undergo regular memory tests and blood draws to track their thinking skills and look for biologi…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Your grocery receipt could hold a cancer clue
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if changes in what people buy—like pain relief or digestive aids—can serve as an early warning sign for certain cancers. Researchers will compare the shopping history of 1,450 recently diagnosed cancer patients with 1,450 people without cancer, using up to …
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:24 UTC