University Of Manchester
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Manchester, explained in plain language.
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New transplant approach aims to beat stubborn leukemia in young adults
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a new way to do a stem cell transplant for young adults (ages 16-55) with very aggressive acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that hasn't responded to chemo or has high-risk gene changes. It uses umbilical cord blood plus extra white blood cells (granulocytes) to try to…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Manchester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:47 UTC
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Could a culturally-tailored therapy ease psychosis in black communities?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis small study will test whether a culturally-adapted form of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is practical, acceptable, and safe for Black Sub-Saharan African and Caribbean people who experience psychosis. Six participants will attend up to 16 therapy sessions and complete …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Manchester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:05 UTC
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Grief support for parents after baby loss put to the test
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether it is possible to run a larger trial that offers bereavement counselling to parents who have lost a baby late in pregnancy or shortly after birth. About 26 parents will be randomly assigned to receive either usual hospital bereavement care or usual car…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Manchester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Heart health mystery: does IVF raise Women's heart risks?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether infertility or IVF treatments are linked to heart and blood vessel problems in women. Researchers will compare the health of women planning pregnancy naturally or after IVF, and those who already had a baby. The goal is to understand any connections an…
Sponsor: University of Manchester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:14 UTC
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Gene test could personalize heart drug treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at why the heart drug mavacamten works better for some people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (a condition where the heart muscle thickens). Researchers will check if a person's specific gene causing HCM and their natural ability to process medications (via the …
Sponsor: University of Manchester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:13 UTC
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Simple 'If-Then' plans aim to boost safety in hospitals
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a short online planning exercise can help healthcare professionals raise and respond to safety concerns at work. About 1000 healthcare workers will be randomly assigned to either do the exercise or not, and then report their actions after 1 and 6 months. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Manchester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC
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Simple mental trick may help patients voice safety worries
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether making simple IF-THEN plans helps patients raise safety concerns during healthcare visits. About 10,000 adults will be randomly assigned to either form these plans online or not. Researchers will track how often participants speak up over the next year.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Manchester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:04 UTC