New blood tests could speed up disease detection
NCT ID NCT05568966
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study collects blood samples from 20,000 adults with conditions like infections, heart disease, or kidney issues. Researchers will use these samples to develop and fine-tune new diagnostic tests that can deliver results quickly at the point of care. The goal is to make disease monitoring faster and easier for both doctors and patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to faster, more accessible diagnostic tests for conditions like infections and heart disease, improving early detection and monitoring.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage sample collection study, not a treatment trial. The new tests may not prove accurate enough or may not be developed into usable devices.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Glasgow Royal Infirmary
RECRUITINGGlasgow, Scotland, G4 0SF, United Kingdom
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Golden Jubilee National Hospital
RECRUITINGGlasgow, Scotland, G81 4DY, United Kingdom
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Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
RECRUITINGGlasgow, Scotland, G51 4TF, United Kingdom
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Royal Alexandra Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGPaisley, Scotland, PA2 9PN, United Kingdom
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Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
RECRUITINGEdinburgh, Scotland, EH16 4SA, United Kingdom
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St John's Hospital
RECRUITINGEdinburgh, Scotland, EH54 6PP, United Kingdom
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University Hospital Monklands
RECRUITINGAirdrie, Scotland, ML6 0JS, United Kingdom
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