Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Nottingham
Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
Proof of Principle Study for an Efficacy Trial of Linaclotide for Cystic Fibrosis
Linaclotide is a medicine used to treat constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). It works by acting on the surface of the gut lining, where it increases the movement of salt and water into the bowel.
- Trial name
- MODEL (NCT07569419)
- Testing
- Linaclotide 290 micrograms
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Spondylolysis Lumbar
A Pilot Study on the Safety of Active Conservative Management of Low Grade Lumbar Stress Reactions in Adolescent Soccer Players
Introduction: The Background Prevalence: Low back pain (LBP) is very common in young athletes, and lumbar spondylolysis (an overuse injury of bones in the low back) is the leading cause.
- Trial name
- ActiveBack (NCT07430072)
- Testing
- Active rehabilitation protocol
- Where
- 3 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
Acute Kidney Injury
Improving Patient Assessment After Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
The goal of this clinical trial is to improve patient care after acute kidney injury (AKI). It has three related parts. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Trial name
- IMPACT-AKI (NCT07569588)
- Testing
- Iohexol renal clearance measurement, Cystatin C, Creatinine
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Obesity & Overweight, Type 2 Diabetes
Effects of HIIT Following PTR Programme
Caloric restriction programmes are highly effective and safe interventions for inducing rapid weight loss and improvements in glycaemic control.
- Trial name
- HIITpostLCD (NCT07565935)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
First Episode Psychosis (FEP), Psychosis
Early Psychosis: Investigating Cognition
The project aims to explore changes in brain chemistry in individuals who have recently experienced psychosis. Recent research suggests that chemicals in the brain, specifically one called glutamate, may behave differently in…
- Trial name
- EPIC (NCT07196423)
- Testing
- Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
COVID-19, Respiratory Disease
Post COVID-19 REspiratory Mechanisms and the Efficacy of a Breathing Exercise Intervention for DYsregulated Breathing
A pilot Study To investigate the efficacy of a breathing intervention for improving persistent breathlessness due to dysregulated breathing following COVID-19 when compared to usual care.
- Trial name
- REMEDY (NCT05732571)
- Testing
- Breathing techniques over 12 sessions / 6 weeks inc yoga
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Muscle Protein Synthesis
Leucine Supplementation Strategies to Enhance Muscle Anabolic Responses in Older Age
Sarcopenia describes the progressive decline of muscle mass and strength with advancing age and is associated with increased frailty and morbidity, however we do not currently have an effective treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT06567665
- Testing
- Leucine
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Brain Metastases, Meningiomas
Measuring and Mapping Cognitive Decline After Brain Radiosurgery
Background Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) is a localised radiotherapy treatment for patients with brain metastases or other benign tumours in the brain, like meningiomas.
- Conditions
- Brain Metastases, Meningiomas, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- CoDeB-Rad (NCT06466720)
- Testing
- Neurocognitive testing, Quality of Life questionnaire, Stereotactic radiosurgery
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Sarcopenia
Assessing the Dose-response of Muscle Protein Synthesis to "Super-whey" in Older Adults
Skeletal muscle accounts for approximately 45-55% of total body mass in healthy adults and plays a pivotal role in whole-body metabolic health, locomotion and physical independence.
- Trial name
- ARLA-WHEY (NCT05700058)
- Testing
- Dietary protein supplement
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes in Primary Care - Improving Classification
This study aims to evaluate the clinical utility and acceptability to patients and practitioners of running diabetes classification algorithms on primary care data to help improve diagnosis of diabetes subtypes in adults…
- Trial name
- DePICtion (NCT06711718)
- Testing
- Qualitative interview (patients), Qualitative interview (staff)
- Where
- 9 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Exeter
Coronary Artery Disease, Ischaemic Heart Disease
Echocardiography: Value and Accuracy at REst and STress
EVAREST will identify and validate novel blood and imaging biomarkers of potential value for consistent and accurate interpretation of stress echocardiography.
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Ischaemic Heart Disease, Angina Pectoris
- Trial name
- EVAREST (NCT03674255)
- Volunteers
- 23,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford
Biliary Tract Cancer (BTC), Biliary Tract Cancer (CCA)
In-Depth Characterisation of Biliary Strictures and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Focal Lesions for Development of New Technologies to Tackle Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Cancers
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) cancers originating in the liver, bile ducts, pancreas, and gall bladder represent a rising global health challenge, with incidence doubling in the UK over the past decade.
- Conditions
- Biliary Tract Cancer (BTC), Biliary Tract Cancer (CCA), Cholangiocarcinoma, Cholangiocarcinoma Cancer
- Trial name
- Map HPB (NCT07206355)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Trauma, Psychological, Learning Disability
Narrative Exposure Therapy for Adults With an Intellectual Disability
The goal of this naturalistic single case series design is to investigate if an adapted Narrative Exposure Therapy protocol can be effective, is feasible, and acceptable for adults with a mile learning disability.
- Conditions
- Trauma, Psychological, Learning Disability, PTSD, Intellectual Disability, Mild
- Trial name
- NCT06934109
- Testing
- Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Diabete Mellitus, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Choices and Experiences Around Closed-loop Therapy in Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes requires a lot of work to try to keep glucose levels in the target range. Hybrid closed- loop, also known as artificial pancreas, takes glucose readings from a sensor (continuous glucose monitor) and uses an…
- Trial name
- SELECT HCL (NCT07177404)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 166 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Falls, Vision; Disorder, Loss
Vision Screening in Hospitals for Older Adults Following a Fall
Aims This study aims to improve the way vision is checked and sight loss treated in older adults (65 years or older), who attend hospital following a fall. Background Falling is common in older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT06645080
- Testing
- Focus group or interview participation, Delphi survey participation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Prostate Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
Impact of Exercise on Mitochondria in Cancer Patients.
The aim is to investigate the impact of prostate and colorectal cancer on mitochondrial quantity and quality along with muscle mass and function and whether this can be modified through the use of a home-based short-term exercise…
- Trial name
- ICCE-Mito (NCT04558398)
- Testing
- Resistance exercise training, High-intensity interval training
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Diabetes Mellitus, End-Stage Renal Disease
Continuous Glucose Monitoring in People With Diabetes on Dialysis
Continuous glucose monitoring is a sensor, which monitors glucose levels continuously throughout the day. In people with diabetes, especially those treated with insulin, this sensor helps guide the amount of treatment (such as…
- Trial name
- RECORD (NCT06657508)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Obese Non Diabetic
The Effects of Sodium Phenylbutyrate on Circulating Branched Chain Amino Acids
The aim of this study is to reduce fasting circulating BCAA concentrations in volunteers using Sodium Phenylbutyrate. In addition, we aim investigate the effect of BCAA lowering on fasting blood glucose levels, insulin…
- Trial name
- NCT05028803
- Testing
- sodium phenylbutyrate
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Parkinson Disease
Brain Training to Improve Balance in Parkinson's Disease
People living with Parkinson's (PwP) rank balance problems amongst the most disabling symptom. Over time, balance function continues to decline and PwP go on to fall, affecting between 45-68% of PwP.
- Trial name
- NCT05986643
- Testing
- Exergame+Neurofeedback, Exergame [alone]
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Leicester
Healthy Male Volunteers Over 65
Assessing the Impact of a Leucine Enriched Whey Protein vs Isonitrogenous Whey on Muscle Protein Synthetic Responses in the Rested and Acute Post Exercise States in Older Adults
Occupying ~45-55% of body mass, skeletal muscle is the largest organ of the body and plays a pivotal role in locomotion, structural support and whole-body metabolic health.
- Trial name
- NCT06971822
- Testing
- Protein Supplementation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham