Manchester University Nhs Foundation Trust
Clinical trials sponsored by Manchester University Nhs Foundation Trust, explained in plain language.
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Skip the sling? new study tests faster rehab after shoulder surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two recovery programs after rotator cuff repair surgery. One group follows standard care—wearing a sling for 6 weeks with limited movement. The other group starts moving sooner, guided by comfort rather than strict restrictions. Researchers will measure should…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden dental risks of proton therapy in kids
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at dental and jaw problems in children who had proton beam therapy for head and neck cancer. Researchers will survey survivors and review dental records to see how often these side effects occur and how they relate to radiation dose. The goal is to gather informa…
Sponsor: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Ambulance access study aims to make maternity care fairer for all
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether women from different backgrounds have equal access to ambulance services during pregnancy, birth, and after having a baby. Researchers will analyze data from 18,000 women in Manchester, UK, comparing those who used an ambulance with those who didn't, a…
Sponsor: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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10,000 heart scans could unlock secrets of cardiovascular disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is following 10,000 adults who are having a heart MRI for medical reasons. Researchers want to see if the MRI results can help predict who will have heart problems in the future, like heart attacks or heart failure. The goal is to better understand how MRI scans can gu…
Sponsor: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Voice disorder study: can botox help patients get back to work?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how spasmodic dysphonia, a voice disorder causing uncontrollable vocal cord spasms, affects patients' jobs and social lives. Researchers will interview 20 adults who have received at least one botulinum toxin injection to understand if the treatment helps impr…
Sponsor: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Cardiac arrest blood pressure study pulled before starting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to measure blood pressure in adults experiencing cardiac arrest and to see how a device called an impedance threshold device (ITD) affects it. The ITD is placed on the airway to help blood flow to the heart. However, the study was withdrawn before enrollin…
Sponsor: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC