University College Cork
Clinical trials sponsored by University College Cork, explained in plain language.
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Can myeloma patients stop treatment? trial tests life without daily drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether some multiple myeloma patients who are in a very deep, sustained remission can safely stop their long-term maintenance therapy. It will enroll about 70 patients who have been on therapy for at least two years and have no signs of cancer in very sensi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University College Cork • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Can fortified bread solve Ireland's vitamin d problem?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether eating vitamin D-fortified bread can prevent vitamin D deficiency during winter in Irish families. Researchers will enroll 390 family members who will receive either fortified or regular bread for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if getting vitamin D thro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University College Cork • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Scientists bake special scones to tame blood sugar spikes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how mixing different types of dietary fiber into a common food like a scone affects blood sugar levels after eating, feelings of fullness, and gut bacteria. Overweight but otherwise healthy adults will eat seven different fiber-enriched scone recipes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University College Cork • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:58 UTC
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Scientists hunt clues to predict dangerous chemo side effects in brain cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some patients with a type of brain tumor called glioma develop severe drops in blood cell counts when taking the chemotherapy drug temozolomide. Researchers will analyze blood, genes, and gut bacteria from about 55 patients to identify factors th…
Sponsor: University College Cork • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC