University Of Southampton
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Southampton, explained in plain language.
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Could 5 days of antibiotics be enough for leg infections?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a 5-day course of oral flucloxacillin to the standard 7-day course for adults with leg cellulitis. The goal is to see if the shorter treatment is just as good at relieving pain and preventing the infection from coming back. About 334 adults with mild to modera…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Southampton • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 09, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Healthy volunteers deliberately infected with whooping cough to study natural immunity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to safely expose 72 healthy adults to the bacteria that cause whooping cough. Participants will not receive antibiotics right away, allowing researchers to see how the body naturally clears the infection over up to 6 weeks. The goal is to learn about the bacteria'…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southampton • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 12, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Volunteers fight hospital bedrest: new study aims to keep seniors moving
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether trained volunteers can help older adults (65+) in the hospital stay active by doing walking or bedside exercises. The goal is to prevent muscle weakness and loss of mobility that often happens during a hospital stay. Researchers will test this in three…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southampton • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 02, 2026 11:56 UTC