Clinical trials: sponsored by University College, London
Coronary Heart Disease
Clinical Cohorts in Coronary Disease Collaboration
The purpose of this study is to advance research through collaboration, 4C was established in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2009 as a resource in which deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and biomarker samples were obtained at time of…
- Trial name
- 4C (NCT02402478)
- Volunteers
- 3,345 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Brain Micrometastases
RCT of the 4mm vs. the 8mm Collimator for GKR of Brain Micrometastases
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery (GKR) is a well-established treatment modality for brain metastasis (Chiou 2013; Salvetti, Nagaraja et al. 2013).
- Trial name
- NCT02220127
- Testing
- GKR with a single shot of the 8 mm collimator, GKR with a single shot of the 4 mm collimator
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 298 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Tourette Syndrome
A Trial of Bilateral Deep Brain Stimulation to the Globus Pallidus Internum in Tourette Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the globus pallidus internum (GPi) can alleviate tics in Gilles de la Tourette syndrome (GTS) and whether this treatment has any influence on…
- Trial name
- NCT01647269
- Testing
- Bilateral GPi Deep Brain Stimulation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Heart Failure, Myocardial Infarction
Incidence of and Prognostic Factors Associated With Heart Failure Following Myocardial Infarction: a CALIBER Study
The main objectives of this study are: i) to investigate the incidence and prevalence of fatal and non-fatal heart failure (HF) following myocardial infarction (MI) and its evolution over time in men and in women; ii) to identify…
- Trial name
- iHF (NCT02384213)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 55,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
Gamma Knife Dosimetric Differences, TMR 10 Versus Convolution Algorithm
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery (GKR) is a well established treatment modality for brain tumors and functional disorders of the brain. It relies on mathematical algorithms to predict dose distribution and to calculate the dose at…
- Trial name
- NCT02374983
- Testing
- Gamma knife radiosurgery re-planning with convolution algorithm
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Parkinson's Disease, Nocturia
Melatonin for Nocturia in Parkinson's Disease
This is an an open label clinical trial of sustained-release Melatonin 2mg once daily for 12 weeks in patients with Parkinsons's Disease reporting nocturia, defined as getting up regularly at night > twice to pass urine.
- Trial name
- NCT02359448
- Testing
- Melatonin
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Heart Failure
1 Year Post Discharge Prognostic Model From the National Heart Failure Audit (NHFA)
The aim of the study is to develop and assess a prognostic model for patient's survival up to 1 year after unscheduled acute heart failure hospital admission in England and Wales.
- Trial name
- NCT02353481
- Testing
- Heart Failure Management
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 63,320 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Survey of Current Management of Orthopaedic Complications in CMT Patients
Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is the most common inherited peripheral neuropathy. Foot deformities are frequent complications in CMT patients and orthopaedic surgery is often required.
- Trial name
- NCT02001038
- Testing
- Survey
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University College London Hospitals
Invasive Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer
Comparison of Intra-operative Radiotherapy With Post-operative Radiotherapy for Women With Early Breast Cancer
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether a single fraction of radiotherapy given intra-operatively and targeted to the tissues at the highest risk of local recurrence is equivalent to standard post-operative external beam…
- Trial name
- TARGIT (NCT00983684)
- Testing
- Intrabeam, Post-operative radiotherapy
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 3,451 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Lymphoma, Neurotoxicity
Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Younger Patients With Hodgkin Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00666484
- Testing
- cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin hydrochloride, etoposide
- Where
- 5 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Lymphoma
Gemcitabine Hydrochloride, Cyclophosphamide, Vincristine Sulfate, Prednisolone, and Rituximab in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as gemcitabine hydrochloride, cyclophosphamide, vincristine sulfate, and prednisolone, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by…
- Trial name
- NCT00971763
- Testing
- rituximab, cyclophosphamide, gemcitabine hydrochloride
- Where
- 4 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Lymphoma
Gemcitabine and Bexarotene in Treating Patients With Progressive or Refractory Stage IB, Stage II, Stage III, or Stage IV Cutaneous T-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as gemcitabine and bexarotene, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- GemBex (NCT00660231)
- Testing
- bexarotene, gemcitabine hydrochloride
- Where
- 7 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Lung Cancer
Etoposide and Cisplatin or Carboplatin as First-Line Chemotherapy With or Without Pravastatin in Treating Patients With Small Cell Lung Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as etoposide, cisplatin, and carboplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00433498
- Testing
- carboplatin, cisplatin, etoposide phosphate
- Where
- 86 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 846 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Lung Cancer
Cisplatin, Vinorelbine, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer That Cannot Be Removed By Surgery
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cisplatin and vinorelbine, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- SOCCAR (NCT00309972)
- Testing
- Control arm (SEQ):, Experimental arm (CON):
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Lung Cancer
Erlotinib in Treating Patients With Stage III or Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
RATIONALE: Erlotinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. It is not yet known whether erlotinib is more effective than a placebo in treating non-small cell lung cancer.
- Trial name
- TOPICAL (NCT00275132)
- Testing
- erlotinib hydrochloride
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 670 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Myocardial Infarction, Influenza
The Role of Influenza as a Trigger for Acute Myocardial Infarction: a CALIBER Study
The purpose of this study is to examine the incidence of acute myocardial infarction (MI) occurring after an influenza-like illness using linked primary care and disease registry databases.
- Trial name
- NCT01106196
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 11,208 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Ovarian Cancer
Individualised Versus Conventional Medical Follow-up for Women After Primary Treatment for Ovarian Cancer.
The purpose of this study in women who have completed primary treatment for ovarian cancer is to investigate the effects of individualised follow-up care delivered by a nurse compared to conventional medical follow-up on quality…
- Trial name
- NCT02298855
- Testing
- Individualised follow-up
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Prostatic Neoplasms
SmartTarget THERAPY
The purpose of this study is to assess how accurately SmartTarget can direct high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to a pre-defined area (cancer) in the prostate.
- Trial name
- NCT02290561
- Testing
- SmartTarget Therapy, MRI, high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Diastolic Dysfunction
Perioperative Measurements of Diastolic Function in Cardiac Surgery
This observational clinical trial will investigate the following perioperative indices relating to cardiac surgery: 1. The significance of measurements involving left heart relaxation (LV diastolic function) and its relation to…
- Trial name
- NCT02285309
- Testing
- Cardiac Surgery and enoximone
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Stroke, Myocardial Infarction
Predictors of Blood Pressure Control and Associations With Cardiovascular Diseases in Individuals With High Blood Pressure: a CALIBER Study
Current guidelines for the clinical management of hypertension in adults recommend to achieve and maintain blood pressure levels of <140/90 mmHg.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Stable Angina Pectoris, Heart Failure
- Trial name
- NCT02285322
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 200,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College, London