University Of Melbourne
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Melbourne, explained in plain language.
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New drug could save lives in rare, deadly stroke
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called tenecteplase for people having a severe stroke caused by a blockage in the basilar artery at the back of the brain. Participants receive either standard care or tenecteplase within 24 hours of symptoms, followed by a procedure to remove the clot if …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Melbourne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 05:35 UTC
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Brain bleed breakthrough? new study tests Ultra-Early, minimally invasive surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new, less invasive surgery to remove blood clots from the brain within 8 hours of a stroke can improve recovery compared to standard medical care. About 240 adults with a large brain bleed will be randomly assigned to either the new surgery or usual tre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Melbourne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 05:32 UTC
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Massive global trial aims to slash deaths from staph blood infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large international trial is testing different treatments to lower the risk of death in people with a serious staph bloodstream infection. Up to 8,000 hospitalized adults will receive one of several experimental therapies. The main goal is to see which treatments improve sur…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Melbourne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Can a cancer drug help flush out hidden HIV?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a single low dose of nivolumab, a drug used in cancer treatment, can reduce the hidden HIV reservoir in people living with HIV who are on antiretroviral therapy (ART). The HIV reservoir is a group of infected cells that stay dormant and prevent a cur…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Melbourne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:39 UTC
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IBS showdown: Low-FODMAP diet vs. brain training – which works best?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two online treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): a low-FODMAP diet program that limits certain carbohydrates, and exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy (E-CBT) that helps change unhelpful behaviors. Researchers will track 235 adults in Australia…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Melbourne • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 05:33 UTC
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New study aims to predict and prevent thunderstorm asthma attacks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for adults with hay fever living in South-Eastern Australia. Researchers want to find out who is most at risk for thunderstorm asthma, a dangerous condition that can occur during spring pollen season. Participants will be tested for grass pollen allergy, do simple b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Melbourne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC