The University Of Queensland
Clinical trials sponsored by The University Of Queensland, explained in plain language.
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Common diabetes drug could slow devastating kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large global trial is testing whether metformin, a widely used and affordable diabetes medication, can slow the decline of kidney function in people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). The study will enroll 1,174 adults with early-stage ADPKD to see if…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: The University of Queensland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 00:55 UTC
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Genetic test aims to Fine-Tune drug dosing for vulnerable cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a personalized approach to dosing an antifungal drug called voriconazole for patients with blood cancer. It compares using a patient's genetic test results to guide dosing against the current standard method. The goal is to see if the personalized method hel…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The University of Queensland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Study challenges standard dialysis: could a gentler start be better?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis international study aims to find the best way to start patients on home-based peritoneal dialysis (PD) for kidney failure. It will compare the standard full-dose treatment against a new, gradual approach that starts with a lower dose. The goal is to see if the gradual start …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Queensland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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One less needle: device aims to stop false infection alarms
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial is testing if a needle-free device can collect cleaner blood samples for infection testing. When blood samples get contaminated by skin germs, it can lead to false alarms and unnecessary antibiotic use. The study will compare the new device against the standard needle …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Queensland • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Donor milk could keep babies out of intensive care
Prevention Recruiting nowThis large study is testing whether giving pasteurized donor breast milk, instead of formula, to full-term babies born to mothers with diabetes can help prevent low blood sugar and reduce the need for admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). It will involve over 1,40…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The University of Queensland • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 12:55 UTC