Manchester University Nhs Foundation Trust
Clinical trials sponsored by Manchester University Nhs Foundation Trust, explained in plain language.
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Heart drug trial offers new hope for inherited heart condition
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a drug called trientine, already used for a different copper-related disease, could help people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a condition where the heart muscle thickens. For 12 months, 154 adult patients with HCM received either trientine or a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Could a blood protein fluid save more lives from septic shock?
Disease control CompletedThis UK study tested whether a special fluid made from a blood protein (20% albumin) works better than standard salt solutions for patients with life-threatening septic shock in intensive care. The main goal was to see if it's practical to run a larger future trial. Researchers r…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Tiny device zaps legs to stop deadly ICU blood clots
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether a small, wearable leg stimulator (called Geko) is a practical alternative to standard compression sleeves for preventing blood clots in critically ill adults. Researchers compared the two methods in 40 patients to see if the new device could be reliably …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC