King's College London
Clinical trials sponsored by King's College London, explained in plain language.
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Gum disease showdown: can surgery save your molars?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at two ways to treat severe gum disease in the back teeth (molars) where the infection has reached the area where the roots split. About 59 adults with advanced periodontitis will either get non-surgical care or surgery to see which approach helps the tooth survi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:58 UTC
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New therapy aims to ease long COVID symptoms
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a psychological therapy called Balance ACT for people with Long COVID. The goal is to see if it improves quality of life compared to usual care. 196 adults with Long COVID are taking part.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:17 UTC
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New digital tool aims to boost wellbeing in young cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a digital program called EMBody that helps young people aged 16-25 who have finished cancer treatment develop healthier mindsets about their bodies. The goal is to improve their quality of life and overall wellbeing. 105 participants will use the program and repo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:13 UTC
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Yoga for ADHD: could a tailored class ease symptoms?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a specially designed group yoga program is practical and helpful for adults with ADHD symptoms. Twenty participants will be randomly assigned to either yoga or general movement classes. Researchers will track how many people join, stay, and complete the p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Can a smartphone app tame eating disorders? new trial seeks answers
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a free iPhone app called Juniver designed to help people with eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating. The app offers lessons, interactive tools, and peer support groups. Researchers will compare app users to a waitlist group over 12 weeks to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:41 UTC
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New brain training program hopes to sharpen minds in multiple sclerosis
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a cognitive rehabilitation program called CIRCuiTS, adapted for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Twenty-four participants will be randomly assigned to start the program immediately or after a 13-week wait. The program involves up to 36 hours of therapist-led …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:02 UTC
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New hope for depressed youth in zimbabwe: short counseling by local helpers shows promise
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests a 6-session psychological program called Y-MIND for young people aged 15-24 with depression in Zimbabwe. Trained local counselors deliver the sessions. The goal is to see if the program is practical and helpful, and to measure changes in depression symptoms…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:17 UTC
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Ghana school program aims to ease teen depression
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests a brief psychological program called Y-MIND for older teens (ages 15-18) with depression in senior high schools in Ghana. School counselors deliver the program, and researchers check if it's practical and helpful compared to usual care. About 60 teens will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 24, 2026 16:17 UTC
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Blood tests could predict who benefits from magic mushroom therapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at blood samples from 46 people with treatment-resistant depression who took psilocybin in a previous trial. Researchers will measure inflammation markers (cytokines) to see if they are linked to how well the treatment worked. The goal is to understand if inflamm…
Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:10 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound probed for brain disorder clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how a single dose of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, affects brain networks in 24 adults with functional neurological disorder (FND). Participants receive the drug with therapeutic support and undergo brain scans before and after. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:09 UTC
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Can a phone app replace paper food diaries for obesity patients?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at three digital tools (MyFood24, Nutritics-Libro, and Intake24) to see which is easiest for people with obesity to use while starting GLP-1 medications like Wegovy or Mounjaro. Researchers want to know if these apps can replace paper food diaries and link with e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Can a simple document reduce forced hospital stays?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at Advance Choice Documents (ACDs), which are written plans made by people with mental health conditions when they are well. These plans state their preferences for treatment if they later need emergency care. The goal is to see if using ACDs can reduce the numbe…
Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Maternal mental illness: does it shape a Child's stress response?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows mothers who had severe mental health issues after childbirth and their children, now aged 6 to 8. Researchers will measure the children's stress responses and development through tests and questionnaires. The goal is to understand how the mother's mental health…
Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC
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Doctors-in-Training: how does On-Call work affect your sleep?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study uses a 30-40 minute online survey to understand sleep patterns, knowledge, and challenges among 1,000 medical trainees (students, residents, fellows) who work on-call shifts. The survey asks about sleep routines, daytime sleepiness, and insomnia symptoms. The goal is t…
Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:58 UTC
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Sleep apnea treatment may lower blood pressure differently in sleepy patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with a CPAP machine affects blood pressure differently in people who are very sleepy versus those who are not. Researchers will analyze data from about 10,000 adults with OSA who were part of previous studies. The…
Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:42 UTC