King's College Hospital Nhs Trust
Clinical trials sponsored by King's College Hospital Nhs Trust, explained in plain language.
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Common heart drug may stop deadly bleeding in liver patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether beta-blockers, a type of blood pressure medicine, can reduce the risk of bleeding from small varices in people with cirrhosis and portal hypertension. About 763 adults with small varices will receive either beta-blockers or a placebo for up to 3 years. Th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: King's College Hospital NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Tai chi tailored for Parkinson's shows promise in small trial
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests whether a Parkinson's-specific Tai Chi program can improve movement and non-movement symptoms like balance, fatigue, and mood. Thirty adults with mild to moderate Parkinson's will either take Tai Chi classes plus usual care or just usual care for 12 weeks. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King's College Hospital NHS Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Could Symptom-Triggered scans replace routine MRIs for brain cancer?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether using an app for patients to report symptoms can guide when to do MRI scans, instead of following a fixed schedule. It involves 20 adults with newly diagnosed glioblastoma. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and acceptable, not yet to prove i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King's College Hospital NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Massive study seeks genetic clues to protect black HIV patients from organ damage
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 3,000 Black people with HIV in the UK to understand how genes and lifestyle affect their risk for kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Researchers collect health data and blood/urine samples to find genetic markers that predict these condi…
Sponsor: King's College Hospital NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:23 UTC