University College, London
Clinical trials sponsored by University College, London, explained in plain language.
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Antibiotic shield tested for young leukemia patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia a daily antibiotic called ciprofloxacin can prevent serious bacterial infections during the first month of chemotherapy. About 313 children aged 1-17 in the UK are taking part. The goal is to see if this a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at childhood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment called GD2 CAR T cells in children aged 1 to 16 with neuroblastoma that has come back or not responded to standard therapy. The treatment involves taking a patient's own immune cells, modifying them to recognize and attack the cancer, …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:01 UTC
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New prostate surgery technique aims to preserve sexual function
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new surgical technique called NeuroSAFE during robotic prostate removal for prostate cancer. The goal is to see if it helps men keep erectile function and urinary control better than standard surgery. About 407 men who are potent and continent will take part. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:14 UTC
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Brain scans reveal hidden stress of surgeons in the operating room
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how stressful hip and knee replacement surgery is for the surgeon. Researchers will use a special brain scanner to measure mental and physical strain during both traditional and robot-assisted operations. Six experienced orthopedic surgeons will take part to h…
Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:03 UTC