Queen's University, Belfast
Clinical trials sponsored by Queen's University, Belfast, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Online compassion training aims to beat burnout for healthcare heroes Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Can a pair of glasses slash motorcycle crashes? Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Pedal power: lung cancer patients try Pre-Radiotherapy exercise Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Breakfast order may tame blood sugar spikes in pregnancy diabetes Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- A 30-Minute viral test could spare young children unneeded steroids Results expected Feb 2027 (estimated)
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Could a triple therapy beat kidney muscle wasting?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether combining an individualized exercise program, dietary advice, and anti-inflammatory fish oil supplements can help patients with kidney failure who are losing muscle and strength—a condition called kidney cachexia. Participants on hemodialysis at risk of c…
Sponsor: Queen's University, Belfast • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a pair of glasses keep your mind sharp?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether providing free glasses to older adults in India who need them can slow down age-related cognitive decline. Over 800 people aged 60 and older with uncorrected vision problems will be randomly assigned to receive glasses or not. Researchers will track …
Sponsor: Queen's University, Belfast • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Pedal power: lung cancer patients try Pre-Radiotherapy exercise
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 20-minute exercise session on a stationary bike, done right before each radiotherapy treatment, is practical and safe for people with stage I-III non-small cell lung cancer. About 30 participants will try the program, and researchers will track how many…
Sponsor: Queen's University, Belfast • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breakfast order may tame blood sugar spikes in pregnancy diabetes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether eating protein and fat (scrambled eggs) before carbohydrates (toast) can reduce blood sugar spikes in women with gestational diabetes. Thirty-five pregnant women will eat the same breakfast in two different orders on separate days, acting as their own con…
Sponsor: Queen's University, Belfast • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye surgery showdown: one step or two for retinal detachment?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at the best way to fix a detached retina, a serious eye problem that can cause vision loss. It compares doing one surgery (vitrectomy) alone versus doing it together with cataract surgery at the same time. The goal is to see which approach gives better vision, fe…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Queen's University, Belfast • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New online support programme aims to ease burden on heart failure carers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a 6-week online support programme called HELP for carers of people with heart failure. Around 180 carers and 180 patients will take part across three UK sites. The programme includes weekly online group sessions led by heart failure nurses, plus an educational bo…
Sponsor: Queen's University, Belfast • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Online compassion training aims to beat burnout for healthcare heroes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a four-week online compassionate mind training program can reduce stress, burnout, and anxiety in healthcare staff. Sixty participants from a hospital trust will be randomly assigned to either the training or their usual support. They will fill out questi…
Sponsor: Queen's University, Belfast • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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A 30-Minute viral test could spare young children unneeded steroids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a rapid point-of-care viral test, which gives results in about 30 minutes, can help doctors decide if preschool children with acute wheeze should receive oral steroids. The trial enrolls about 60 children aged 24 to 60 months who come to the emergency dep…
Sponsor: Queen's University, Belfast • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC