University Of Dundee
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Dundee, explained in plain language.
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Pharmacy-Based hepatitis c testing could cure more people on opioid therapy
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether offering hepatitis C testing right in community pharmacies—using a simple finger-prick device—helps more people on opioid therapy get diagnosed and cured compared to the usual approach of referring them to a clinic. Participants are adults on stable metha…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Dundee • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pigeon Lovers' lung disease: genes may hold the key
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether certain genes make people who are regularly around pigeons more likely to develop a type of lung disease called hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Researchers analyzed the DNA of 475 pigeon fanciers to find genetic markers linked to lung scarring. The goal…
Sponsor: University of Dundee • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Dundee study tests if HCV treatment stops spread among drug users
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether treating hepatitis C in people who inject drugs can prevent the virus from spreading to others. Researchers analyzed health records of about 2,800 people in NHS Tayside who were tested or treated for hepatitis C. No new treatments or procedures were g…
Sponsor: University of Dundee • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC