Imperial College London
Clinical trials sponsored by Imperial College London, explained in plain language.
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Robot pancreas tested for High-Risk diabetes patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if an automated insulin delivery system can help people with type 2 diabetes who also have advanced kidney failure and are on dialysis. The system uses a continuous glucose monitor and an insulin pump to automatically adjust insulin doses, aiming to keep blo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 08:21 UTC
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Diabetes drug trial aims to slow Alzheimer's by protecting brain connections
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a pill called oral semaglutide, currently used for diabetes, is safe and might help slow down Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will give the drug to 60 people with mild Alzheimer's for one year to see if it protects the brain's communication points (…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 08:20 UTC
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New hope for Moms-to-Be suffering from debilitating pregnancy itch
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a medication called maralixibat is safe and tolerable for pregnant women with a liver condition called intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), which causes severe itching and elevated bile acids. The main goal is to check for side effects in abo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Erectile dysfunction drug could slow Alzheimer's progression
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether tadalafil (commonly known as Cialis) can help slow down Alzheimer's disease in its early stages. Researchers will give 244 people with mild memory problems or early Alzheimer's either tadalafil or a placebo pill daily for one year to see if it's safe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Simple blood test could revolutionize early Alzheimer's detection
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to determine if a simple blood test can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease at an early stage during routine primary care visits. Researchers will enroll 1,000 adults aged 55 and older who have concerns about their memory or thinking abilities. The study wil…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Smart stethoscope study: can AI hear heart disease before It's too late?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to test if artificial intelligence (AI) can accurately detect pulmonary hypertension and other heart diseases. It will involve 1,000 patients getting a routine heart scan. Researchers will use a smart stethoscope to record heart sounds and electrical activity, the…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:09 UTC
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Simple breath test could revolutionize early cancer detection
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new, non-invasive breath test designed to detect stomach and esophageal cancer earlier. The test works by measuring tiny chemical changes in a person's breath, which may be increased by drinking a special nutrient mixture. Researchers aim to enroll 6000 pe…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC
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Could a 'Wake-Up' pill ease the crushing fatigue of IBD?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if a medication called modafinil can help reduce severe, long-term fatigue in people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. It's a small, early-stage trial to see if a larger study is possible. About 70 participants will be randomly assigned to take eit…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:47 UTC
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Are doctors missing crucial cancer clues? study investigates reporting gaps
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to check if doctors are properly reporting small spots of cancer called 'tumor deposits' found near the main rectal tumor on MRI scans and in lab reports after surgery. Researchers will look at records from about 225 patients who had surgery between 2007-2017 and …
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 08:22 UTC
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Massive study aims to find best prostate cancer Check-Up system
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find the best way to monitor men after they have received curative treatment for prostate cancer. It will compare four different follow-up approaches used across England, including hospital check-ups, GP-led care, shared care, and self-monitoring. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 08:20 UTC
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Scientists track immune changes during gender transition
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how gender-affirming hormone therapy affects the immune system in transgender individuals. Researchers will collect blood samples from 500 people before and during hormone therapy to measure changes in immune cells and responses. The goal is to learn…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden link in deadly lung disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how problems with the cells lining blood vessels are connected to high blood pressure in the lungs of people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Six participants with stable PAH will take a study drug called XBD173. Researchers will measure m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Scientists deliberately infect volunteers with omicron to speed up vaccine testing
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to create a safe, controlled model for studying Omicron COVID-19 infections in vaccinated people. Healthy adults aged 18-50 who have been vaccinated will have a small dose of the Omicron virus placed in their nose. The goal is to understand how the virus behaves a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:41 UTC