University Of Cambridge
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Cambridge, explained in plain language.
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Smart insulin system could simplify diabetes management for thousands
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a fully automated insulin pump (closed-loop system) can better control blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes compared to their usual insulin therapy. About 224 participants will use either the automated system or standard insulin with a continuous gl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Cambridge • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:54 UTC
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Brain zaps to beat booze: new trial targets severe alcoholism
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) can safely help people with severe alcohol use disorder who haven't gotten better with standard treatments. DBS uses small electrical signals to change brain activity in areas linked to craving and self-control. The trial will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Cambridge • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:33 UTC
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New PET tracer may simplify pituitary tumor detection
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests if a new tracer called FET-PET can find pituitary tumors as well as the current standard tracer. Twenty adults with suspected pituitary adenomas will receive both scans to compare results. If FET-PET works as well, it could make this type of imaging more widely a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Cambridge • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Lung cancer screening could double as kidney and aneurysm detector in new trial
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people aged 55-70 who smoke or used to smoke can get an extra belly scan during their lung cancer check. The goal is to find kidney cancers, belly aneurysms, and kidney stones early. About 6,200 participants will help test if this addition is practical…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Cambridge • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Lightning-fast DNA test could slash cancer diagnosis time for kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a new, super-fast DNA test (ultrafast whole genome sequencing) can give doctors results about a child's cancer within days instead of the usual weeks. Researchers will collect extra blood and bone marrow samples from 50 children and young adults with c…
Sponsor: University of Cambridge • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 09:01 UTC