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

  • Glasgow Royal Infirmary

    RECRUITING

    Glasgow, Scotland, G4 0SF, United Kingdom

  • Golden Jubilee National Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Glasgow, Scotland, G81 4DY, United Kingdom

  • Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Glasgow, Scotland, G51 4TF, United Kingdom

  • Royal Alexandra Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Paisley, Scotland, PA2 9PN, United Kingdom

  • Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

    RECRUITING

    Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 4SA, United Kingdom

  • St John's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Edinburgh, Scotland, EH54 6PP, United Kingdom

  • University Hospital Monklands

    RECRUITING

    Airdrie, Scotland, ML6 0JS, United Kingdom

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