University Of Nottingham

This study tests a safe, low-dose electrical brain stimulation technique called tDCS to see if it can reduce the loudness and distress of tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Forty adults with tinnitus will receive multiple sessions of tDCS or a sham treatment. The goal is to find the…

This study looks at whether adding running or swimming/cycling to usual exercise can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with chronic low back pain. About 88 adults aged 18-45 will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: usual exercise, running, or swimming/cycl…

This study looks at how well a new type of whey protein, called 'super-whey', helps older adults build muscle. Researchers will give 30 participants different doses of the protein and measure muscle growth at rest and after exercise. The goal is to find the best dose to fight age…

This study looks at how a brain chemical called glutamate relates to memory and attention in people who have recently had psychosis. Researchers will use brain scans and a gentle electrical stimulation technique to see if glutamate levels can predict who might benefit from this t…

This study uses MRI scans to see exactly where the drug linaclotide works in the gut. Linaclotide is already used for constipation, but researchers want to know if it could help people with cystic fibrosis, who have trouble with fluid in their gut. Healthy volunteers aged 18-60 w…

This study looks at whether taking leucine (a protein building block) right after exercise, either with a meal or between meals, can help older men build more muscle. Sarcopenia, or age-related muscle loss, has no effective treatment yet. Ten healthy men aged 65-75 will participa…

This study looks at how to improve follow-up care for people who have had acute kidney injury (AKI). Researchers will compare two blood tests (creatinine and cystatin) to see which better measures kidney function after AKI. They will also interview patients about their experience…

This study looks at liver injury caused by checkpoint inhibitor drugs used in cancer treatment. Researchers will follow 160 people to find out how common this side effect is and what makes some people more likely to get it. They will also test blood samples for new markers that c…

This study looks at how sleep problems (like trouble falling asleep or waking up often) affect people who have had a traumatic brain injury. Researchers will track sleep with a wearable device and ask about mood, thinking, and daily activities. The goal is to better understand th…

This study tests whether a non-invasive technique called focused ultrasound can temporarily improve visual working memory in healthy adults. Twenty right-handed participants aged 18-55 will receive brain stimulation while their brain activity is monitored with EEG. The goal is to…

This study asks 30 staff and students from the University of Nottingham to review draft recruitment materials for a future study on thoracic aortic disease. Participants will give feedback on how clear, easy to read, and appropriate the documents are. The goal is to improve these…

This study is collecting tissue and fluid samples from 160 people with suspected liver, bile duct, or pancreatic cancers. Researchers will analyze these samples to understand the cancers better and test new imaging and robotic tools for earlier, more accurate diagnosis. The goal …