Swansea Bay University Health Board
Clinical trials sponsored by Swansea Bay University Health Board, explained in plain language.
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12-Minute test could uncover hidden heart failure in leg swelling patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test a rapid finger-prick blood test in about 618 people with leg swelling (lymphoedema) to see if it can spot hidden heart failure. Heart failure often goes undetected because leg swelling is mistaken for lymphoedema. The test gives results in 12 minutes during a…
Sponsor: Swansea Bay University Health Board • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 26, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Blood clot bandage may shield jaw bones after tooth pulls
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special blood product called platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) can prevent a painful jaw bone condition (osteonecrosis) after tooth extractions. Forty patients who had head/neck radiation or take bone-strengthening drugs will receive either L-PRF or standard…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Swansea Bay University Health Board • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:51 UTC
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MRI vs. CT: could better scans mean safer cancer treatment?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using MRI scans to plan radiotherapy is better than using CT scans alone. Researchers will work with up to 150 cancer patients and 15 healthy volunteers to see if MRI can make treatment more precise and reduce side effects. The goal is to improve how doct…
Sponsor: Swansea Bay University Health Board • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:14 UTC