Hospital data could unmask millions with undiagnosed diabetes and heart disease

NCT ID NCT06881797

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Oxford Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Over two million people in the UK have a chronic condition like diabetes or heart disease without knowing it. This study will use information from 4.5 million hospital patients to build a digital platform that spots those at risk. The goal is to help doctors diagnose these conditions earlier and start treatment sooner.

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 create a tool that helps doctors catch hidden chronic diseases early, potentially preventing heart attacks and strokes.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study using existing data, not a treatment trial. The digital platform may not work as well in real hospitals or may miss some patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

atrial fibrillation diabetes mellitus heart disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (AF) CARDIAC DISEASE DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Critical Care Research Group, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford

Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom

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