The George Institute
Clinical trials sponsored by The George Institute, explained in plain language.
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Can a tiny dose of a common blood thinner protect hearts in kidney failure?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a low dose of the blood thinner rivaroxaban (Xarelto) could reduce major heart problems like heart attacks and strokes in people with advanced chronic kidney disease or kidney failure on dialysis. About 1,753 participants were randomly assigned to receiv…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: The George Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Rural india pregnancy trial tests simple screening to save mothers
Disease control CompletedThis trial tested a program where community health workers used a tablet app to screen pregnant women in rural India for anemia, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Over 3,400 women took part. The goal was to see if this screening and referral system could lower anemia rates and i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The George Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:55 UTC
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One pill to stop a second stroke? triple combo tested
Prevention CompletedThis large, completed phase 3 trial tested whether a single pill containing three low-dose blood pressure medicines (telmisartan, amlodipine, and indapamide) could prevent another stroke in 1,671 people who had previously had a bleeding stroke (intracerebral haemorrhage) and had …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: The George Institute • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:55 UTC
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New ECT technique aims to treat severe depression with fewer memory problems
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new way of giving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for severe depression. The goal was to see if a different electrode placement on the head could reduce memory loss while still effectively treating depression. 156 adults with severe depression took part, recei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The George Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Steroids for kidney disease: do they prevent failure Long-Term?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows 211 people with IgA nephropathy who previously took a 6-9 month course of the steroid methylprednisolone in the TESTING trial. Researchers want to see if the steroid helped prevent end-stage kidney disease (needing dialysis or a transplant) over the long term. …
Sponsor: The George Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Worldwide kidney study tracks 6,000 patients to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed nearly 6,000 people with kidney disease from around the world. Researchers collected routine test results like kidney function and protein in urine to better understand how the disease progresses. The goal was to gather information, not to test a new treatment…
Sponsor: The George Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC