University Of Liverpool
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Liverpool, explained in plain language.
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One-Shot treatment tested to calm deadly pancreas attacks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a single intravenous dose of a drug called infliximab can help adults hospitalized with sudden, severe pancreatitis. The drug aims to quickly reduce the dangerous body-wide inflammation caused by the condition. About 290 participants will be randomly assi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 19:56 UTC
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New hope for safer HIV treatment during pregnancy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the safest and most effective dose of the HIV medication doravirine for pregnant women in South Africa. Researchers will compare the standard HIV treatment to a new combination that includes doravirine, tracking how the drug moves through the body during p…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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UK launches Rapid-Fire trial to test new wave of COVID drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis UK-based trial is a flexible testing platform designed to quickly evaluate several potential new treatments for COVID-19 in adults. It will test different drugs and doses to find the safest and most effective options for both mild and severe cases. The goal is to identify pr…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Robotic arm exoskeleton tested to help spinal injury patients regain movement
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a wearable robotic arm device to see if it helps people with spinal cord injuries improve their arm and hand function during rehabilitation. Nine patients will use the device for 12 weeks alongside their usual therapy. Researchers will measure changes in arm…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Scientists Double-Check how accurately we measure drugs in the body
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to make sure laboratory tests that measure how much of a drug is in a person's body are accurate and reliable. Researchers will collect samples of blood and other fluids from about 100 adults, some taking medications and some not, to test and validate the measurem…
Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Scientists track mental health drugs from mom to baby
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how pregnancy and breastfeeding affect long-acting injectable antipsychotic medications used for conditions like schizophrenia. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood of pregnant and breastfeeding women, and also check how much of the medi…
Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Can a simple nutrient boost a Baby's Post-Surgery defenses?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if adding the nutrient arginine to the feeding of babies after major bowel surgery changes how their immune system genes work. Researchers will enroll 48 infants, giving some extra arginine and others standard nutrition, then track blood levels and g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Scientists scan hearts to unlock HIV heart attack mystery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why people living with HIV have a higher risk of heart attacks. Researchers will use MRI scans to measure fat stored around the heart and liver in 100 participants, comparing those with HIV to those without. The goal is to learn how this internal fat…
Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Do warning labels on food harm people with eating disorders?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis online study aims to understand how different food labels affect people with eating disorders. Researchers will recruit 246 UK adults with a current or past eating disorder diagnosis. Participants will make hypothetical food choices while seeing either warning labels, traffi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Food delivery labels put to the test: can a simple score curb unhealthy orders?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis online study aims to see if adding Nutri-Score labels (like a traffic light A-E rating) to items on a simulated food delivery app helps people select healthier meals. Researchers will recruit 870 adults who regularly use food delivery services to make hypothetical meal choic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:47 UTC
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Could a weak calf muscle be the hidden culprit in ACL injuries?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if people with a torn ACL (a major knee ligament) have weakness in their soleus, a key calf muscle. Researchers will measure the strength of this muscle in about 55 participants with ACL tears and compare it to healthy individuals. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:10 UTC