University Of Manchester
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Manchester, explained in plain language.
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New transplant approach aims to beat back aggressive leukemia in young adults
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a new way to do stem cell transplants for young adults (ages 16-55) with very aggressive acute myeloid leukemia that hasn't responded to chemo or has high-risk gene changes. Participants get a transplant using umbilical cord blood plus extra infusions of white bl…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Manchester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Grief support after baby loss: new trial tests counselling
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether it is possible to run a larger trial that offers bereavement counselling to parents who have lost a baby during pregnancy or shortly after birth. About 26 parents will be randomly assigned to receive either standard hospital bereavement care or standar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Manchester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 06:32 UTC
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New therapy tailored for black communities aims to ease psychosis
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis small study will test if a culturally-adapted form of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is practical, acceptable, and safe for Black Sub-Saharan African and Caribbean people who experience psychosis. Six participants will attend up to 16 therapy sessions and complete quest…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Manchester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 06:23 UTC
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New study tests 'If-Then' plans to boost safety in hospitals
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a short planning exercise can help healthcare professionals raise and respond to patient safety concerns. About 1,000 healthcare workers will complete online surveys and be randomly assigned to either do the planning exercise or not. Researchers will chec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Manchester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 06:17 UTC
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IF-THEN plans could empower patients to voice safety worries
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether making IF-THEN plans helps patients raise safety concerns in healthcare. 10,000 adults will be randomly assigned to either form these plans online or not. Researchers will track how often participants speak up over 12 months.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Manchester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Gene study aims to solve heart drug mystery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at why the heart medication mavacamten works better for some people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (a thickened heart muscle) than others. Researchers will check if a person's specific gene that causes the condition, and their natural ability to process drugs, …
Sponsor: University of Manchester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Could infertility or IVF raise heart risks? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether infertility or IVF treatments are linked to heart and blood vessel problems in women. Researchers will recruit 120 women planning pregnancy (with or without IVF) and compare their heart and metabolic health. The goal is to understand any connections an…
Sponsor: University of Manchester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:53 UTC