University Of Southampton
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Southampton, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- App alerts COPD patients when their inhalers may be out of date Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Volunteer-led walks aim to stop muscle loss in older hospital patients Results expected Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Scientists deliberately infect volunteers with whooping cough to study natural defenses Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- New supplement aims to ease menopause-related body changes in midlife women Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- New stent aims to cut infections and hospital visits for kidney and cancer patients Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
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Could supermarket peanuts and milk cure food allergies? new study investigates.
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving children small daily doses of peanut or cow's milk from common foods (like cereal or whole peanuts) can help them tolerate these allergens. It involves 216 children aged 3-23 with peanut or cow's milk allergy. The goal is to see if this simple appr…
Sponsor: University of Southampton • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Immuno-chemo combo takes on hard-to-treat lymphoma
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard R-ICE chemotherapy can help people with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that has returned or not responded to earlier treatment. About 65 adults will take part. The main goal is to see how many are ali…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Southampton • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Prebiotic pill aimed to tame morning stress hormone – but trial never started
Symptom relief CancelledThis study planned to test whether taking a prebiotic supplement for six weeks could reduce morning cortisol levels in healthy young adults aged 18-25 with mild to moderate stress. Participants would have provided saliva, stool, urine, and blood samples. However, the trial was wi…
Sponsor: University of Southampton • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can mushroom and apple compounds boost your immune system?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether two natural dietary supplements—taxifolin (found in apples and onions) and ergothioneine (found in mushrooms)—can improve immune function in healthy adults aged 50 to 65. Researchers will measure how well immune cells engulf and destroy threats…
Sponsor: University of Southampton • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Massive UK study tracks 12,000 women and their children for 20 years to unlock secrets of lifelong health
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-term study recruited over 12,000 non-pregnant women in Southampton, UK, and followed about 3,000 of them through pregnancy and their children's growth up to age 19. Researchers are tracking body composition, nutrition, asthma, and heart health to understand how a mother…
Sponsor: University of Southampton • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Hospital stays weaken seniors – new study aims to find out why
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 70 adults aged 65 and older admitted to the hospital with an orthopedic injury. Researchers measure muscle strength, mobility, and thinking skills shortly after admission, again at day 7 or discharge, and 4-6 weeks after leaving the hospital. They also intervie…
Sponsor: University of Southampton • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Data-Driven staffing: could algorithms determine nurse numbers?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether information already collected by hospitals can be used to predict how many nurses are needed on each ward. Researchers will analyze data from hospital systems and ask nurses for their input on staffing tools. The goal is to improve staffing decisions a…
Sponsor: University of Southampton • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC