Manchester University Nhs Foundation Trust
Clinical trials sponsored by Manchester University Nhs Foundation Trust, explained in plain language.
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New blood test aims to spot liver cancer early, saving lives from cirrhosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test called Elecsys GAAD to see if it can find liver cancer earlier in people with liver cirrhosis. Current methods often catch the cancer too late, leaving few treatment options. The study will compare the new test to standard care in 600 partic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 01, 2026 19:42 UTC
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New combo test could catch liver disease earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve how doctors detect early liver scarring (fibrosis) by combining standard blood tests with new markers, genetic analysis, and gut bacteria testing. Researchers will study 1200 adults referred to a liver clinic. The goal is to identify advanced liver dise…
Sponsor: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Researchers launch major study to unravel mysteries of common heart condition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people with a type of heart failure called HFpEF, where the heart doesn't pump blood well. It causes breathlessness and tiredness, and treatments are limited. Researchers will collect health information from 1,250 patients to better understand why HFpEF develops…
Sponsor: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:01 UTC