University Of Liverpool
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Liverpool, explained in plain language.
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New study aims to spot hidden muscle loss in heart patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at why many people with heart failure also lose muscle mass and strength, a condition called sarcopenia. Researchers will measure muscle mass, walking speed, and grip strength, and analyze blood samples from 80 participants aged 50 and older. The goal is to find …
Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:20 UTC
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Twin trouble? scientists hunt for hidden clues in the vagina to stop early births
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 120 women with twin pregnancies to see if the tiny organisms living in the vagina are linked to giving birth too early. Researchers will take swabs and measure cervix stiffness to find patterns that could help predict preterm birth. The goal is to gather infor…
Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:57 UTC
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Breastfeeding moms with malaria: new study tracks drug safety for infants
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how common malaria medicines travel from a mother's blood into her breastmilk and then to her nursing baby. Researchers will take blood and milk samples from 30 breastfeeding mothers being treated for uncomplicated malaria, plus tiny heel-prick blood samples f…
Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:04 UTC
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Could a quick zap during back surgery help bladder and bowel recovery?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores whether a short burst of electrical stimulation applied during routine back surgery can improve nerve recovery in people with cauda equina syndrome, a condition that can cause bladder, bowel, and sexual problems. About 40 adults having emergency surgery will r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Breastfeeding moms with TB: study tracks drug levels in milk and infants
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how tuberculosis medications travel from a mother's blood into her breastmilk and then to her nursing baby. Researchers will take blood and milk samples from 20 mothers and small blood samples from their infants at several time points after a dose. The goal is…
Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:53 UTC