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Clinical trials and research at University of Leicester

• 24Clinical trials
• 4NIH research projects
• 7Countries

Newest trials

All recruiting trials (24)

• Remote exercise program after spontaneous coronary artery dissection

  This study tests a remote exercise program to see if it’s doable for women recovering from SCAD events.

  Recruiting University of Leicester · Leicester, Leicestershire · NCT06955663

• Hospital environmental exposures and patient sleep in wards

  We’re testing how air quality, noise, and light in hospital wards affect patients’ sleep during their stay.

  Recruiting University of Leicester · Leicester, Leicester · NCT06802367

• Investigating the impact of heart fat on heart function in patients with heart failure

  This study is trying to see how fat around the heart affects heart function in people with heart failure, including those who are obese and those who are not.

  Recruiting University of Leicester · Leicester, Leicestershire · NCT06768437

• Using MRI to understand heart failure in patients with preserved ejection fraction and diabetes

  This study is trying to see how heart failure with preserved ejection fraction affects people with type 2 diabetes by using special MRI scans to learn more about their heart's function.

  Recruiting University of Leicester · Leicester · NCT06652763

• Personalized music feedback to improve walking for people with COPD

  This study is testing whether a mobile app that uses personalized music can help people with COPD stick to their walking exercises and feel less tired while doing them.

  Recruiting University of Leicester · Leicester, Leicestershire and 1 other locations · NCT06629675

• Creating a tool to help patients choose treatments for coronary artery disease

  This study is trying to create a helpful tool that guides patients with coronary artery disease in choosing between different treatment options like PCI and CABG based on their personal preferences.

  Recruiting University of Leicester · Leicester and 1 other locations · NCT06567626

• Improving sleep and reducing sedentary behavior in people with Type 2 diabetes

  This study is testing whether a program that includes therapy for sleep issues and support for being more active can help people with Type 2 diabetes sleep better and move more.

  Recruiting University of Leicester · Leicester, Leicestershire · NCT06471634

• Understanding blood flow issues after brain bleeding

  This study looks at how blood flow problems after a brain bleed affect recovery and aims to find better ways to manage blood pressure for patients who have had an intracerebral hemorrhage.

  Recruiting University of Leicester · Leicester · NCT06410274

• Examining brain blood flow changes in lacunar stroke patients after managing risk factors

  This study is testing how managing risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes affects blood flow in the brains of people who have had a lacunar stroke.

  Recruiting University of Leicester · Leicester, Leicestershire · NCT06354881

• Assessment of eating disorders in adults using questionnaires

  This study is testing if simple questionnaires can help identify eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia in adults as accurately as detailed interviews with specialists.

  Recruiting University of Leicester · Leicester · NCT06103929

• Non-invasive diagnosis of coronary microvascular disease

  This study is testing new non-invasive ways to diagnose coronary microvascular disease in patients with stable chest pain who don't have major artery blockages.

  Recruiting University of Leicester · Leicester, Leicestershire · NCT06070662

• Comparing body temperature management during heart surgery

  This study is testing whether managing body temperature differently during heart surgery can lead to better outcomes for patients.

  Recruiting at 8 sites University of Leicester · Leicester, Leicestershire and 10 other locations · NCT05996120

• Brain training to enhance balance in people with Parkinson's disease

  This study is testing a new virtual reality exercise program to see if it can help people with Parkinson's disease improve their balance and reduce falls.

  Recruiting University of Leicester · Leicester · NCT05986643

• Exploring brain blood flow and function in stroke, depression, dementia, and delirium

  This study is trying to see how different imaging techniques can help us understand blood flow in the brain of people with stroke, depression, dementia, and delirium, as well as healthy individuals.

  Recruiting University of Leicester · Leicester, Leicestershire and 1 other locations · NCT05649800

• Hospitalized adults with acute or chronic respiratory conditions: outcomes and recovery

  This study tests how adults hospitalized with acute respiratory problems or chronic lung disease recover after discharge, and what factors predict readmission, stay length, and mortality.

  Recruiting University of Leicester · Leicester · NCT05095090

• Comparing MRI and CT for diagnosing coronary artery disease

  This study is testing whether MRI or CT scans can better diagnose coronary artery disease in patients who might need invasive heart procedures.

  Recruiting University of Leicester · Leicester, Leics · NCT04761991

• Sparsentan for IgA Nephropathy: safety and activity in adults with incident IgAN and recurrent IgAN after transplant

  This trial tests whether sparsentan can be safely given and help kidney outcomes in adults with immunoglobulin A nephropathy, including people newly diagnosed who haven’t had ACEI/ARB therapy and people with recurrent IgAN after kidney transplant.

  Recruiting at 6 sites Phase 2 University of Leicester · Cambridge, England and 5 other locations · NCT04663204

• Gathering genetic information to improve coronary artery disease risk prediction

  This study is testing if using genetic information can help doctors better predict the risk of coronary artery disease in people, especially those who are currently considered at low or medium risk.

  Recruiting University of Leicester · Leicester · NCT04417387

• Early valve replacement for asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis

  This study is testing if getting an early heart valve replacement helps people with severe aortic stenosis who don’t have symptoms live healthier and avoid hospital visits compared to just waiting and watching.

  Recruiting at 107 sites University of Leicester · Garran, Australian Capital Territory and 109 other locations · NCT04204915

• Management of severe limb ischaemia and its outcomes

  This study looks at patients with severe limb ischaemia to see how often they need major amputations within a year and how factors like frailty and heart health affect their outcomes.

  Recruiting University of Leicester · Leicester, Leicestershire · NCT04027244

• Validating a new cardiac MRI technique for dialysis patients

  This study is testing a new type of heart scan to see if it can accurately show heart damage in people who are on dialysis.

  Recruiting University of Leicester · Leicester, Leicestershire · NCT03586518

• Understanding heart function in adults with type 2 diabetes

  This study is trying to understand how type 2 diabetes affects heart health in adults by looking at heart function and structure using advanced imaging and tests.

  Recruiting University of Leicester · Leicester · NCT03132129

• Exploring how sleep patterns affect diabetes management

  This study is trying to see how different sleep patterns affect diabetes management in people aged 18 to 75 who have been living with diabetes for over six months.

  Recruiting University of Leicester · Leicester · NCT02973412

• Weight loss and exercise to improve heart function in young adults with diabetes

  This study tests if a low-calorie diet and exercise can help young adults with type 2 diabetes improve their heart health compared to regular diabetes care.

  Recruiting University of Leicester · Leicester · NCT02590822

NIH-funded research (4)

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.

• Understanding why people with type 1 diabetes may lose awareness of low blood sugar

  This NIH grant works with people who have type 1 diabetes to understand why some lose the ability to notice dangerous low blood sugar and how newer insulin delivery tech might help restore that awareness.

  NIH research University of Leicester · Leicester, United Kingdom · NIH-11538453

• Understanding and restoring awareness of hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes

  A study in people with type 1 diabetes and impaired awareness of hypoglycemia to see how advanced insulin delivery technology can help restore the body's warning signals.

  NIH research University of Leicester · Leicester, United Kingdom · NIH-11538452

• Understanding why some people with type 1 diabetes don’t notice low blood sugar

  Researchers are studying why some people with type 1 diabetes don’t recognize hypoglycemia and how modern insulin systems might help restore that awareness.

  NIH research University of Leicester · Leicester, United Kingdom · NIH-11324594

• Understanding why some people with type 1 diabetes don't recognize low blood sugar

  This study is looking into why some people with type 1 diabetes don’t notice when their blood sugar is low and aims to create new ways to measure this awareness, especially for those using advanced insulin delivery systems, to help improve education and management for better health.

  NIH research University of Leicester · Leicester, United Kingdom · NIH-11084309

Quick answers

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

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

Where are these trials running?

In 7 countries. The most sites are in United Kingdom (24 trials), Australia (1 trial), Belgium (1 trial), Netherlands (1 trial), New Zealand (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

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

How do I join one?

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