Clinical research, explained in plain English.
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Search all studies →A Study to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of Finerenone and SGLT2i in Combination in Hospitalized Patients With Heart Failure (CONFIRMATION-HF)
This study looks at combining two medicines, Finerenone and Empagliflozin, for people in the hospital with heart failure. We want to see if this combination works better and is safe compared to usual care for managing their condition.
Using Patient Navigation to Promote Bowel Screening in AAA Attendees.
This study looks at whether talking about bowel cancer screening during a routine belly scan (for an aneurysm) helps more men get screened. It aims to see if this chat works, is practical for clinics, and is comfortable for patients.
Study of Plozasiran in Adults With Severe Hypertriglyceridemia at Risk of Acute Pancreatitis
This study is testing a new medicine, plozasiran, for people with very high triglycerides who have had pancreatitis. It will check if the medicine is safe and helps reduce the risk of future pancreatitis attacks. Participants will get either the study medicine or a dummy medicine.
A Study to Compare Elritercept to Placebo in Adults With Myelofibrosis and Anemia Who Are Taking Ruxolitinib
This study looks at a new drug, elritercept, for people with myelofibrosis and anaemia who are already taking ruxolitinib. It compares elritercept to a dummy drug (placebo) to see if it improves anaemia and other symptoms, and how safe it is.
From Early Music Audiometry to Tone Audiograms
This study is testing a new way to check hearing in children, especially those with conditions like autism, who find standard tests difficult. We want to see how well our new music-based test matches up with current hearing test results to make it a useful tool for future diagnosis.
An Evaluation of Treatments for Sustained Clinical Response (18 Months) in Symptomatic Alzheimer's Disease
This study is testing different treatments for Alzheimer's disease in people aged 55 and over. It aims to see if new medications can help improve memory, thinking, and daily activities over 18 months, compared to a dummy pill.
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What is a clinical trial?
How research studies work and why they matter.
Understanding trial phases
Phase 1 through 4 explained in plain English.
What is a placebo?
Why some studies use a dummy treatment.
Understanding informed consent
What you'll be asked to agree to — and why.
How trial safety works
The checks that protect people taking part.
Can children take part in research?
How research with young people is regulated.