Lancaster University
Clinical trials sponsored by Lancaster University, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Hormone clues behind severe PMS symptoms under investigation Results expected Aug 2027 (estimated)
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Reward yourself to drink less: simple trick tested in new trial
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a simple psychological trick—rewarding yourself each week you successfully cut back on alcohol—helps people drink less. Adults in the UK who regularly drink 14 or more units of alcohol per week will be randomly assigned to either make a plan to reduce dri…
Sponsor: Lancaster University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can feeling 'Moderate' discomfort replace training to exhaustion for seniors?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study will enroll 15 adults aged 60-80 to explore the difference between when they feel moderate muscle discomfort and when they actually reach physical failure during bodyweight squats and push-ups. Researchers will measure muscle activity using electrodes to understa…
Sponsor: Lancaster University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robot-Assisted surgery may spare Surgeons' muscles, small study hints
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared muscle fatigue in surgeons performing robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery (RALS) versus standard laparoscopic surgery (LS). Nine surgeons who perform prostate or bowel procedures wore muscle sensors during real surgeries. The goal was to see if RALS causes les…
Sponsor: Lancaster University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC