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Clinical trials and research at University of Birmingham

• 20Clinical trials
• 1NIH research projects
• 28Countries

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All recruiting trials (20)

• Obesity and Muscle Signaling After a Single Workout and Protein Drink

  This study tests whether skeletal muscle signaling after resistance exercise and protein intake differs between lean adults and those who are overweight or obese.

  Recruiting University of Birmingham · Birmingham · NCT07774676

• How well a peptide supplement helps resistance training grow muscle

  This trial tests whether adding a peptide supplement to a regular resistance-training program helps young adults build more muscle than training alone.

  Recruiting University of Birmingham · Birmingham, Birmingham · NCT07773142

• Comparing CSF shunts and dural venous sinus stents for IIH

  This will test whether a CSF shunt or a dural venous sinus stent better reduces pressure and preserves vision in adults with IIH who have severe papilloedema and are at risk of vision loss.

  Recruiting at 13 sites University of Birmingham · Birmingham and 14 other locations · NCT07440277

• Multi-arm platform for relapsed neuroblastoma

  This trial will try several drug combinations (including bevacizumab, dinutuximab beta, irinotecan, topotecan and temozolomide) to see if they help children and young adults with relapsed high‑risk neuroblastoma.

  Recruiting at 13 sites Phase 1/2 University of Birmingham · Sydney and 22 other locations · NCT07334301

• Whey protein before meals to improve blood sugar in older adults with type 2 diabetes

  This study will try giving people aged 75–90 with type 2 diabetes a whey protein supplement before meals to see if it improves daily blood sugar control compared with a protein-free placebo.

  Recruiting University of Birmingham · Birmingham, West Midlands and 1 other locations · NCT07285811

• Group Traumatic Episode Protocol for birth-related trauma

  This program will try online Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (GTEP) to reduce trauma symptoms and improve wellbeing and parent-infant bonding for people who experienced a traumatic birth in the past 18 months.

  Recruiting University of Birmingham · Wolverhampton · NCT07246356

• Can apixaban prevent blood clots in ambulatory lung cancer patients on chemotherapy?

  This trial tests whether taking apixaban can reduce blood clots in people with lung cancer who are receiving chemotherapy, compared with a placebo.

  Recruiting at 8 sites Phase 3 University of Birmingham · Dorchester and 7 other locations · NCT07160686

• Eating grapes before mental stress to protect brain and blood vessel health in young adults

  This test sees if eating a high-flavonoid grape snack before mental stress helps protect brain oxygenation, blood vessel function, mood, and thinking in healthy 18–40-year-olds.

  Recruiting University of Birmingham · Birmingham, West Midlands · NCT06923722

• Assessing immune responses to Mpox in outbreak regions

  This study is trying to see how people's immune systems respond to the Mpox virus in outbreak areas by collecting samples from those who may have been exposed, infected, or vaccinated.

  Recruiting University of Birmingham · Kigali · NCT06887556

• Global assessment of appendicitis management outcomes

  This study looks at how appendicitis is treated in hospitals around the world to see if improvements can be made for all patients needing surgery.

  Recruiting at 4 sites University of Birmingham · Cotonou and 6 other locations · NCT06774001

• Fecal Microbiota Transplant for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

  This study is testing whether a stool transplant from healthy donors can help people with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis feel better and improve their quality of life.

  Recruiting at 5 sites Phase 2 University of Birmingham · Birmingham and 4 other locations · NCT06286709

• Comparing disposable and reusable surgical drapes and gowns to reduce infections

  This study is testing if reusable surgical drapes and gowns can help prevent infections just as well as disposable ones for patients having surgery.

  Recruiting University of Birmingham · Guadalajara · NCT06164444

• New treatments for children and young people with hard-to-treat B-cell lymphoma

  This study is testing new medications for children and teens with hard-to-treat B-cell lymphoma to see if they can improve their treatment outcomes.

  Recruiting at 6 sites Phase 2/3 University of Birmingham · Sydney, New South Wales and 10 other locations · NCT05991388

• New treatment for relapsed follicular lymphoma

  This study is testing a new treatment combining epcoritamab and lenalidomide for people with relapsed follicular lymphoma to see if it works better than the usual treatments.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 2 University of Birmingham · Aberdeen and 24 other locations · NCT05848765

• Comparing T Cell Depletion Methods for Blood Cancer Treatment

  This study is testing different ways to prevent complications after a stem cell transplant for blood cancer to see which method helps patients stay healthy and cancer-free longer.

  Recruiting at 17 sites Phase 2 University of Birmingham · Cardiff, Wales and 16 other locations · NCT04888741

• Preventing stroke and cognitive decline in patients with atrial fibrillation

  This study is testing if a new blood thinner can help younger people with atrial fibrillation avoid strokes and keep their thinking sharp over time.

  Recruiting Phase 4 University of Birmingham · Birmingham, West Midlands · NCT04700826

• Treatment options for children and adults with rhabdomyosarcoma

  This study is testing different treatment options for children and adults with rhabdomyosarcoma to see which ones work best for newly diagnosed and relapsed cases.

  Recruiting at 120 sites Phase 1/2 University of Birmingham · Brisbane and 127 other locations · NCT04625907

• Improving glioma diagnosis and treatment through molecular analysis

  This study is trying to improve how gliomas are diagnosed and treated by looking at the genetic changes in tumors to find better, personalized therapies for patients.

  Recruiting at 11 sites University of Birmingham · Birmingham and 13 other locations · NCT04274283

• Improving respiratory care for patients having high-risk abdominal surgery

  This study is testing whether using a special mouthwash and different amounts of oxygen before surgery can help reduce the chances of pneumonia and infections in patients having major abdominal surgery.

  Recruiting at 34 sites Phase 3 University of Birmingham · Botucatu, São Paulo and 36 other locations · NCT04256798

• Comparing Ruxolitinib to Hydroxycarbamide or Interferon for High Risk Polycythemia Vera

  This study is testing whether ruxolitinib works better than hydroxycarbamide or interferon for people with high-risk polycythemia vera.

  Recruiting at 53 sites Phase 3 University of Birmingham · Aberdeen and 54 other locations · NCT04116502

NIH-funded research (1)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Investigating the effects of proton and high-LET radiation on head and neck cancer and glioblastoma

  This study is looking at how different types of radiation treatments, like proton therapy and high-LET radiation, affect head and neck cancer and glioblastoma cells, with the hope of finding better ways to treat these cancers while reducing side effects for patients.

  NIH research University of Birmingham · Birmingham, United Kingdom · NIH-11089388

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by University of Birmingham are recruiting right now?

20, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 28 countries. The most sites are in United Kingdom (16 trials), Australia (3 trials), Austria (3 trials), Belgium (3 trials), New Zealand (3 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 2: 3, Phase 3: 3, Phase 1/2: 2, Phase 4: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.

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