University Of Liverpool
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Liverpool, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Could Nutri-Score menu labels be gentler than calorie counts for people with eating disorders? Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Spine surgery spark: could a jolt of electricity help patients regain bladder control? Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Could an arthritis drug tame pancreatitis inflammation? Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Arginine supplement may boost immunity in newborns after bowel surgery Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Speedy trial platform aims to find best COVID-19 drugs Results expected Mar 2027 (estimated)
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Could an arthritis drug tame pancreatitis inflammation?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single infusion of infliximab, a drug used for arthritis and Crohn's disease, can reduce inflammation in adults with acute pancreatitis. About 290 participants will receive either a low dose, a high dose, or a placebo. The main goal is to see if inflixi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Speedy trial platform aims to find best COVID-19 drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests several potential COVID-19 treatments in adults to find safe doses and see if they help patients recover faster. It uses a flexible 'platform' design to add new drugs quickly. The trial includes people with mild to severe COVID-19 and focuses on reducing symptoms…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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HIV drug dosing study aims to protect moms and babies
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the HIV drug doravirine works in pregnant women. Researchers want to find the right dose to keep the virus under control and protect the baby. About 76 pregnant women with HIV will take either doravirine or standard HIV medication starting in the second tr…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Robot arm trainer could help paralyzed patients regain movement
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a wearable robotic arm exoskeleton to help people with spinal cord injuries improve arm and hand function. Nine tetraplegic inpatients will use the device for 12 weeks alongside standard rehab. Researchers will measure changes in arm strength, movement, and daily…
Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:48 UTC
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Researchers Double-Check drug measurement methods
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study checks whether lab tests that measure drug levels in body fluids are accurate and reliable. Researchers will collect blood, urine, and other samples from 100 adults who are taking certain medicines (like antibiotics, antivirals, birth control, or erectile dysfunction d…
Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Calf muscle strength under scrutiny in ACL injury study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with a torn ACL have weakness in the soleus, a calf muscle that helps protect the knee. Researchers will test leg strength in 55 participants with ACL tears and compare them to healthy individuals. The goal is to better understand muscle changes…
Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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MRI study probes hidden heart risks in HIV patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares fat storage around the heart and liver in people with HIV versus the general population using MRI scans. Researchers aim to understand why HIV-positive individuals have double the risk of heart attacks. The study involves 100 participants aged 40 and older wit…
Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Arginine supplement may boost immunity in newborns after bowel surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving extra arginine (a nutrient) to preterm and full-term infants after major bowel surgery or a serious gut infection (necrotising enterocolitis) can improve their immune function. Researchers will measure changes in gene activity related to infection-…
Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC