Clinical research, explained in plain English.
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Search all studies →AMBITION 7: A Research Study Investigating How Well Zenagamtide Lowers Blood Sugar and Body Weight Compared to Insulin Glargine in People With Type 2 Diabetes and Increased Risk of Diseases That Affect the Heart and Blood Vessels Treated With 1-3 Other Diabetes Medications
This study looks at a new diabetes drug, zenagamtide, compared to insulin glargine. It’s for people with type 2 diabetes who are already taking other diabetes medicines and are at a higher risk of heart and blood vessel problems. The aim is to see how well zenagamtide lowers blood sugar and body weight.
Real-World Study of Foslevodopa/Foscarbidopa to Assess Quality of Life Outcomes in Adult Participants Earlier Within Advanced Parkinson Disease
This study looks at how a Parkinson's drug, Foslevodopa/Foscarbidopa, affects the daily lives of people with advanced Parkinson's disease. We want to see how well it helps with symptoms and improves quality of life for around 100 adult patients in their everyday treatment.
Prescribing the Right Agent for Depression in Adults (PRADA): a Double-blind, Randomised Controlled Trial Using a Web-based Multi-modal Clinical Decision Support System and Genetic Information to Personalise Antidepressant Treatment in Diverse Clinical Settings Across the Globe
This study aims to help doctors and patients choose the best antidepressant by using a new online tool. It combines personal health details, preferences, and genetic information to find the most suitable treatment for depression, hoping to improve how well people respond.
A Clinical Trial of LY3962681 in Healthy Volunteers and in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
This study is testing a new medicine, LY3962681, for Parkinson's disease. It aims to check if the medicine is safe, well-tolerated, and how it works in both healthy people and those with Parkinson's. The medicine is given into the fluid around the spine.
Accelerated v's Standard BEP Chemotherapy for Patients With Intermediate and Poor-risk Metastatic Germ Cell Tumours
This study looks at a new way to give chemotherapy for a type of cancer called germ cell tumour. We're comparing a faster treatment schedule (accelerated BEP) with the usual one, to see if it works better for people with more serious forms of the disease.
SNIP follow-on Case Series Using v3 Device
This study looks at a new device to treat 'tongue-tie' in babies. Tongue-tie is when the piece of skin under the tongue is too short, making it hard for babies to feed. The study will see how well this new device works to release the tongue-tie safely and easily.
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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.