Lancaster University
Clinical trials sponsored by Lancaster University, explained in plain language.
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Chemo ear damage worse for poorer patients, study warns
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how platinum-based chemotherapy can cause permanent hearing loss in cancer patients, especially those from poorer backgrounds. Researchers will test hearing and thinking skills in 172 patients from North West England before and after treatment. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Lancaster University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 04:40 UTC
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Can your period make you stronger? new study investigates timing and hormones in female athletes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how the time of day and the menstrual cycle (specifically low vs. high progesterone) affect thinking and muscle strength in female athletes. Thirty women aged 18-30 who train regularly will be tested at 7 AM, 12 PM, and 6 PM during two different phases of thei…
Sponsor: Lancaster University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Do you need to push to failure? study tests easier exercise for seniors
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study looks at how many extra repetitions older adults can do after first feeling moderate muscle discomfort until they can't continue with proper form. Researchers want to know if stopping at a comfortable point still gives the same muscle benefits as training to fail…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lancaster University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:38 UTC