Imperial College London
Clinical trials sponsored by Imperial College London, explained in plain language.
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Smart insulin pump could ease diabetes management for kidney patients on dialysis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an automated insulin delivery system (the Omnipod 5) can help people with type 2 diabetes who are on dialysis achieve better blood sugar control. Half of the 84 participants will use the automated system, while the other half will continue their usual ins…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 11:04 UTC
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Could a common ED drug slow Alzheimer's? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether tadalafil, a drug used for erectile dysfunction, is safe and might help people with early Alzheimer's or mild memory problems. Researchers will give 244 participants either tadalafil or a placebo daily for one year. They will check for side effects and me…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:58 UTC
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Could a diabetes pill help slow Alzheimer's? new study aims to find out.
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether oral semaglutide, a drug used for diabetes, is safe and can slow Alzheimer's disease. Sixty people with mild Alzheimer's will take the drug for one year. Researchers will check for side effects and use brain scans to see if the drug protects brain cells.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:50 UTC
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New scanner aims to spot blood vessel inflammation more clearly
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new type of PET/CT scanner, called Long-Axial Field-of-View (LAFOV), to see if it can better detect inflammation in the walls of large arteries in people with large vessel vasculitis (LVV). The scanner is more sensitive and can image the whole body faster, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 25, 2026 01:53 UTC
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Could a simple breath test catch stomach cancer early?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new breath test to detect cancers of the stomach and esophagus. Participants provide a breath sample before and after drinking a special liquid. The test looks for chemicals in the breath that may signal cancer. The goal is to see if the drink makes these chemi…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 11:08 UTC
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AI stethoscope could spot hidden heart disease in minutes
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether an AI-powered smart stethoscope can accurately detect pulmonary hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases. Researchers will enroll 1,000 adults already scheduled for routine echocardiography. Each participant will have a short, non-invasive recor…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 11:07 UTC
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Blood test could detect Alzheimer's years before symptoms worsen
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will check if a blood test can find signs of Alzheimer's disease in people with early memory concerns. Researchers will test 1,000 adults aged 55 and older in primary care. The goal is to see if blood markers for amyloid and tau proteins match those found in spinal flu…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Could a narcolepsy drug beat IBD fatigue?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether modafinil, a drug used for narcolepsy, can reduce severe fatigue in people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. About 70 participants will receive either modafinil or a placebo for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if a larger trial is possible, bu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 11:06 UTC
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New hope for Moms-to-Be: drug targets dangerous pregnancy itch
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a drug called maralixibat in 28 pregnant women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), a liver condition that causes severe itching and high bile acids. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable for both mother and baby. Rese…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:10 UTC
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Two-Hour test could curb superbug spread in hospitals
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a rapid 2-hour test for carbapenem-resistant bacteria (CPE) can reduce person-to-person spread in hospitals better than the standard 24-hour test. Researchers will screen 16,000 adult patients admitted to hospital and track who carries CPE. They will als…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 25, 2026 01:53 UTC
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Do you really know what happens when labour is induced? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how much women understand about having their labour started with medicine (induction) and how that knowledge affects their birth experience. About 82 pregnant women and 20-30 maternity staff will complete surveys and optional interviews before and after birth.…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:59 UTC
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Scientists to deliberately infect volunteers with omicron to speed up vaccine testing
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will give healthy, vaccinated adults aged 18-50 a small dose of the Omicron EG.5.1 virus through nose drops to see how many develop a mild infection. The goal is to create a safe, controlled model for testing future COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. Participants will s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Massive UK study aims to find best Check-Up plan for prostate cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will compare four different ways of following up with men after they have been treated for prostate cancer: hospital visits, GP visits, shared care, or self-management. The goal is to see which approach is safest, most effective, and makes the best use of NHS resources…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Hormone therapy study could unlock secrets of immune differences
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 500 transgender adults starting gender-affirming hormone therapy to see how their immune systems change. By tracking immune cells and blood markers before and during treatment, researchers hope to understand why men and women have different rates of autoimm…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Tiny study aims to unlock clues in rare lung disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how changes in the cells lining blood vessels relate to lung resistance in people with pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH). Researchers will measure certain blood markers and lung pressure in 6 adults with PAH. The goal is to better understand the disease, not…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Are doctors missing hidden cancer clues? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether doctors are properly reporting small cancer spots called tumor deposits in people with rectal cancer. These spots can show if the cancer is more aggressive and might need extra treatment like chemo or radiation. Researchers will compare reports from be…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:02 UTC