University Hospitals, Leicester
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospitals, Leicester, explained in plain language.
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New blood filter could speed recovery for ICU patients on life support
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a blood filter called HA380 in 40 very ill adults (ages 18–65) who are on dialysis or a heart-lung machine (ECMO) due to severe infection, injury, or major surgery. The filter aims to remove inflammatory substances from the blood, potentially reducing time on lif…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospitals, Leicester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 04:09 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genes behind common heart defect
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the genetic causes of bicuspid aortic valve (BAV), a heart condition where the valve has two flaps instead of three. Researchers will collect blood samples from 700 people with BAV and their relatives to compare DNA. The goal is to identify gene changes li…
Sponsor: University Hospitals, Leicester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 04:13 UTC
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RSV returns with a vengeance after lockdowns end
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks when and how severely RSV (a common winter virus causing bronchiolitis) affects UK children under 2, especially after COVID-19 restrictions lifted. Researchers collect real-time reports from emergency departments and analyze virus genetics to see if the disease …
Sponsor: University Hospitals, Leicester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 04:12 UTC