Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Nottingham
Closed-loop Brain Stimulation
Closed-loop tES-non-invasive Stimulation
The goal of this study is to establish if non-invasive closed-loop neuromodulation is an effective approach to enhance cognitive function in healthy 18-40 years old volunteers.
- Trial name
- CLIBM (NCT07671079)
- Testing
- Transcranial low intensity focused ultrasound (FUS), transcranial electrical stimulation, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Aging, Sarcopenia
Assessing the Impact of Age, and a Short-term High-intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on Skeletal Muscle Mass and Mitochondrial Activity
The goal of this interventional study is to learn about the role of mitochondrial function in healthy aging, and then go on and assess the role of a home-based exercise program on the changes seen.
- Trial name
- Mi-HIIT (NCT05934760)
- Testing
- High intensity interval training (HIIT), Resistance based training (RET)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Healthy Adult Male and Female Volunteers, Intervention
Exploring Resistance Exercise Training Plus High-Intensity Interval Training (ReHIIT) as Cancer Prehabilitation
Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK. Prehabilitation, including exercise, can improve recovery from surgery.
- Trial name
- ReHIIT_CON (NCT07313332)
- Testing
- ReHIIT Training Intervention
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Infratentorial Neoplasms, Mutism
Cerebellar Mutism Syndrome Study
The purpose of this study is to determine why up to 25% of the pediatric patients who have surgery for a tumor in the posterior fossa develops the Cerebellar Mutism Syndrome (CMS).
- Trial name
- NCT02300766
- Where
- 32 sites in Austria, Belgium and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Dementia, Neuro-Degenerative Disease
Lived Experience Narratives in Dementia
The Lived Experience Narratives in Dementia (LEND) research programme involves five work packages (WP). WP1 explores how people living with dementia use narratives and how narratives can impact them.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Neuro-Degenerative Disease, Alzheimer Disease, Caregiver Burden
- Trial name
- LEND (NCT07757178)
- Testing
- Online LEND Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Ankle Fracture
Early Virtual Ankle Rehabilitation (EVAR): Acceptability
The goal of this study is to learn about people's experiences of how physiotherapy is received having recently had surgery for a broken ankle.
- Trial name
- EVAR-Accept (NCT07751107)
- Testing
- EVAR, EMADE
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Breast Cancer Invasive
Intra-operative Detection of Positive Margins and Lymph Nodes in Breast Surgery
In this project, the investigators will develop novel optical coherence tomography (OCT)-Raman spectroscopy and autofluorescence (AF)-Raman spectroscopy systems based on a selective sampling approach optimised for high-resolution…
- Trial name
- NCT06977698
- Testing
- OCT-Raman, AF-Raman
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
The Impact of Pectin Supplementation on Systematic Inflammation Pathway, Gut Microbiome, and Metabolic Health in Patients With Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if daily supplementation with Low-methoxy (LM) pectin (polysaccharides extracted from citrus peels), which are commonly found in the UK diet (not pharmacological agents), can reduce…
- Conditions
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), MASLD - Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease, MASLD
- Trial name
- PEC-MASLD (NCT07093346)
- Testing
- Pectin, Cocoa Powder, Magnetic Resonance Imaging with Contrast
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Cerebral Hemorrhage
PLatform Study for INTracerebral Haemorrhage (PLINTH): Community-based Feasibility Study
The goal of this observational study is to answer three uncertainties about the design of a platform study for adults with stroke due to intracerebral haemorrhage.
- Trial name
- PLINTH (NCT06078020)
- Testing
- Interview
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 169 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Breast Cancer Female
Exploring Breast Referral Behaviours in Primary Care
The study will explore the experiences of women going to see their GP with breast-related health concerns and will involve finding out more about factors which may help and hinder them getting referred to a specialist for…
- Trial name
- NCT06701019
- Testing
- Semi-structured interview/focus group discussion
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Drug Induced Liver Injury, Pruritus
Drug-induced Liver Injury: Itching Study
Idiosyncratic drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is an unpredictable adverse hepatic reaction to a medication used in its therapeutic dose.
- Trial name
- NCT06446609
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Liver Cirrhosis
Apixaban to Prevent Decompensation of Early Liver Cirrhosis Trial
Liver disease is the only common cause of death that is increasing in numbers. Once people develop severe scarring (cirrhosis), there are no medications proven to help them live longer, healthier lives.
- Trial name
- APEACH (NCT07726693)
- Testing
- Apixaban 2.5 mg twice daily
- Volunteers
- 1,142 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Falls
Action Falls for Domiciliary Care
Action Falls is a programme that helps older adults avoid falls and injuries. It finds out why someone might fall and suggests ways to help, like checking their medication and encouraging them to stay active.
- Trial name
- NCT07516054
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Ataxia Telangiectasia
Biomarkers for Babies and Young Children With Ataxia Telangiectasia
The goal of this observational study is to identify progressive changes of quantitative brain and lung imaging, serum and movement-related biomarkers reflecting disease progression in pre-symptomatic infants and very young…
- Trial name
- BOBCAT (NCT07709728)
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia
Assessing Central Aspects of Pain
BACKGROUND: Chronic pain continues for more than 12 weeks despite medication or treatment. Chronic pain is the main symptom of muscle and joint problems, rarely explained by damage to the muscle and joints alone.
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Low Back Pain, Inflammatory Arthritis
- Trial name
- AsCent (NCT06518278)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Ulcerative Colitis (UC), Crohn's Disease
Stopping PPI Therapy in Inactive IBD
To investigate the feasibility of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) withdrawal in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); the data collected will provide valuable information to inform a future multi-centre randomised controlled trial.
- Trial name
- STOP-IT (NCT07691138)
- Testing
- Continue PPI Therapy, Withdraw PPI Therapy
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Gastro-Intestinal Disorder, Crohn Disease
NAZA - Nottingham/Astra ZenecA Prospective IBD Cohort Study
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the comparisons of inflammatory markers between IBD and non-IBD (control) participants.
- Conditions
- Gastro-Intestinal Disorder, Crohn Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
- Trial name
- NAZA (NCT06956703)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Thoracic Aortic Disease
Accessing the Clarity and Acceptability of Recruitment Materials for a Study on Thoracic Aortic Disease Surveillance
People who are invited to take part in health research are usually given written information, such as invitation letters, and information sheets.
- Trial name
- ACCESS-TAD (NCT07574151)
- Testing
- Acceptability and Clarity
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Tourette Syndrome, Chronic Tic Disorder
Median Nerve Stimulation for Tourette Syndrome and Chronic Tic Disorder
Tourette syndrome (TS) and chronic tic disorder (CTD) are neurodevelopmental disorders that impact approximately 1% of 5-18 year olds worldwide.
- Trial name
- NeSTS (NCT05269953)
- Testing
- Active stimulation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Cardio Vascular Disease, Dietary Change
Lifestyle Advice in CVD
Individuals living in the UK who are from ethnic minority communities have a higher risk of heart disease and strokes than white individuals. This risk arises from the social determinants of health.
- Conditions
- Cardio Vascular Disease, Dietary Change, Dietary Behaviors, Diet Habits
- Trial name
- NCT07672054
- Testing
- Experience of healthcare
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham