National University Hospital, Singapore
Clinical trials sponsored by National University Hospital, Singapore, explained in plain language.
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Old antibiotic, new hope: doxycycline may shield TB patients from lasting lung harm
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding doxycycline to standard tuberculosis treatment can reduce permanent lung damage and lower the risk of heart problems. Researchers will give 150 adults either doxycycline or a placebo for 8 weeks alongside their TB medication. The main goal …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Could a common antibiotic slash deaths from brain TB?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the antibiotic doxycycline to standard treatment can reduce deaths and severe brain damage in adults with tuberculosis of the brain or its lining. About 200 participants will receive either doxycycline or a placebo for 8 weeks, alongside us…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on tough lymphoma in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized CAR T-cell therapy for people with B-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. Patients' own immune cells are collected, modified to target cancer cells, and infused back. The trial has two phases: first to find the safest dos…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Spinal stimulation and robot suit aim to get people with paralysis walking better
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether adding transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) to robotic gait training (RGT) can improve trunk control and walking in people with chronic spinal cord injury. Twelve participants will first receive RGT alone, then RGT plus tSCS, and their prog…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Could a simple supplement help babies of moms with diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking myo-inositol (a natural supplement) during pregnancy can improve health outcomes for babies born to mothers with type 2 diabetes. About 182 pregnant women will take either myo-inositol plus folic acid or folic acid alone from early pregnancy until …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New hope for kids with kidney disease: can dupilumab stop relapses?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if dupilumab, a drug already used for allergies, can help children with severe nephrotic syndrome stay relapse-free longer. About 66 kids aged 6–18 will get either dupilumab or a placebo injection for 6 months, while slowly reducing their steroid dose. The goal i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Could a simpler dental procedure replace root canals for deep cavities?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatments for extremely deep cavities that reach the tooth's nerve: a full pulpotomy (removing only the top part of the nerve) versus a standard root canal. About 93 people aged 12 and older with a deep cavity in a permanent tooth will be randomly assigne…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Could HIV drugs slow Alzheimer's? new safety trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether two HIV medications, emtricitabine and Descovy, are safe for people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition that can lead to Alzheimer's. Researchers think these drugs might slow disease progression by blocking a process linked to Alzheimer's. A…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Could a lower dose of a lung cancer drug work just as well with fewer side effects?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a lower dose of the targeted therapy osimertinib can control advanced EGFR-positive non-small cell lung cancer while reducing side effects. About 58 adults with this specific genetic type of lung cancer will receive 80 mg every other day. Researchers will…
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs shows promise for nasopharyngeal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (pembrolizumab and bevacizumab) to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) works better for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. About 50 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard che…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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AI tailors cancer cocktail: could this be the end of One-Size-Fits-All chemo?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two AI platforms to personalize cancer treatment for people with solid tumors like gastrointestinal or breast cancer. First, a platform called QPOP analyzes a patient's tumor sample to find the best drug combination. Then, another AI called CURATE.AI adjusts the …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Blood test may cut unnecessary lung cancer scans in High-Risk groups
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a blood test (liquid biopsy) can be used as a first step to screen for lung cancer in high-risk people, before deciding if they need a low-dose CT scan. The goal is to reduce unnecessary scans, radiation exposure, and healthcare costs. The study will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Smart sensor could catch pneumonia early in High-Risk patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new smart sensor that listens to chest sounds to help doctors screen for pneumonia in people who have had a stroke or are on dialysis for kidney failure. About 50 adults will take part, and the sensor's findings will be checked against chest X-rays. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Cooling sleeve could shield cancer patients from chemo nerve pain
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a special cooling and compression sleeve (Paxman Limb Cryocompression System) worn during chemotherapy to prevent nerve damage, a common side effect. About 200 cancer patients receiving weekly paclitaxel will use the device for up to 4 hours per session. Research…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a smartphone app ease the misery of eczema, psoriasis, and hives?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile app that provides psychological tools can improve quality of life for people with eczema, psoriasis, or chronic hives. Participants use the app over 32 weeks to learn coping strategies and wellness tips. The goal is to see if this digital approac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New therapy aims to clear the fog after bypass surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether early occupational therapy—focused on motivating activities and sleep routines—can reduce delirium (sudden confusion) in patients after heart bypass surgery. Researchers will compare the therapy to standard care in 300 adults. The goal is to see if this a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Brain zaps for ringing ears: new study tests TMS for tinnitus relief
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can reduce the ringing or buzzing of chronic tinnitus. Fifty adults with tinnitus will receive 10 real and 10 fake (sham) treatments in random order, with a two-week break in between. An MRI scan is us…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Spinal zap plus robot arm training shows promise for hand movement
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis small pilot study tests whether adding a gentle electrical stimulation to the spinal cord (tSCS) can make robotic arm training more effective for people with chronic tetraplegia from a spinal cord injury. Six to eight adults with neck-level injuries will first receive roboti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Can a simple mouthpiece outperform CPAP for brain fog in sleep apnea?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a dental mouthpiece (MAD) works as well as a CPAP machine to improve thinking and memory in people with sleep apnea who also have mild memory problems. About 260 adults aged 45 and older will be randomly assigned to use either device for one year. Researc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Could Ready-to-Eat meals replace liquid diets before bariatric surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two pre-surgery diets for people scheduled for bariatric surgery: ready-to-eat meals versus standard liquid meal replacements. The goal is to see which diet is easier to stick to, measured by blood ketone levels and meal logging. About 140 adults will particip…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:57 UTC
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Can a website help you spot skin cancer? singapore trial aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests an educational website designed to help people detect skin cancer early. About 280 participants in Singapore will use either a gain-framed or loss-framed version of the program, or no program at all. Researchers will measure how well participants can tell benign …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Singapore tests new hospital model to cut stays for acutely ill seniors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a new way of organizing hospital care, called an Acute Medical Unit, can help older adults with sudden illnesses like infections or COPD get better faster and spend fewer days in the hospital. Researchers will compare 220 patients who receive this new …
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Singapore tests new way to keep seniors strong and sharp
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a community-based program to screen and prevent decline in physical and mental abilities in 2500 older adults in Singapore. Participants will use digital tools to monitor their health, and those showing early signs of decline will get targeted support or referral…
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Brain tumor samples used to tailor drug cocktails in recurrent glioma trial
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to choose drug combinations for people with recurrent high-grade astrocytic glioma, a type of aggressive brain cancer. Researchers take a sample of the tumor, grow it in the lab, and test many drug combinations to find the best one for that patient. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC