University Hospital Southampton Nhs Foundation Trust
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital Southampton Nhs Foundation Trust, explained in plain language.
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Zapping cancer during surgery: new rectal cancer trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving a single dose of radiation directly to the tumor area during surgery is feasible for people with advanced or recurrent rectal cancer. About 31 participants will be randomly assigned to receive standard surgery, surgery plus a standard radiation dos…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to outsmart aggressive lymphoma
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the targeted drug acalabrutinib to standard chemotherapy (R-CHOP) improves outcomes for people with untreated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). About 450 participants will receive one cycle of R-CHOP, then two-thirds will get five more…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough neuroblastoma: triple therapy trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of three treatments—radioactive iodine (131-I-MIBG), an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab), and an antibody (dinutuximab beta)—in children whose high-risk neuroblastoma has come back or not responded to standard therapy. The main goal is to …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New brain scan method could spot Alzheimer's sooner
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing a new way to analyze MRI brain scans, called Cortical Disarray Measurement (CDM), to see if it can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease more accurately. Researchers will follow 400 people with mild memory or thinking problems over time, comparing CDM results wi…
Sponsor: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC