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Clinical trials and research at University of Melbourne

• 13Clinical trials
• 25NIH research projects
• 14Countries

Newest trials

All recruiting trials (13)

• Creating a risk assessment tool for thunderstorm asthma (CARISTA)

  This project will test whether lung tests, allergy blood markers and daily symptom tracking can predict which adults with hay fever in South‑Eastern Australia will have seasonal or thunderstorm-related asthma attacks over two spring seasons.

  Recruiting at 6 sites University of Melbourne · Albury, New South Wales and 5 other locations · NCT07055542

• Cross bracing versus early ACL reconstruction for recent ACL rupture

  This will try whether a 12-week cross bracing program plus supervised physiotherapy helps people aged 16–40 with a recent complete ACL tear more than early ACL reconstruction surgery.

  Recruiting University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Victoria · NCT06956339

• Comparing a low-FODMAP diet program versus exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy for people with IBS

  This project will test whether an online low-FODMAP diet program or an online exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy better reduces IBS symptoms in adults.

  Recruiting University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Victoria · NCT06940596

• Neurorecovery program to improve breathing and arm function after spinal cord injury

  This program will test whether combining short bouts of lowered oxygen (therapeutic intermittent hypoxia) with exercise training can help people with chronic cervical spinal cord injury (tetraplegia) regain breathing and upper‑limb function.

  Recruiting University of Melbourne · Heidelberg, Victoria · NCT06871254

• Preparing lung cancer patients for surgery with a home program

  This study is testing a home program that helps lung cancer patients get stronger and healthier before their surgery through exercise and support from a physiotherapist.

  Recruiting University of Melbourne · Parkville, Victoria · NCT06716437

• Telehealth education program for patients preparing for major cancer surgery

  This study tests whether a telehealth education program can help patients getting ready for major lung and abdominal cancer surgeries recover better and avoid breathing problems compared to those who get regular care.

  Recruiting at 8 sites University of Melbourne · New Lambton Heights, New South Wales and 8 other locations · NCT06631872

• Effects of different amounts of mindfulness meditation on well-being

  This study is testing if different amounts of mindfulness meditation can improve well-being in healthy adults who haven't meditated much before.

  Recruiting University of Melbourne · Carlton, Victoria · NCT06378450

• Intra-arterial tenecteplase given after thrombectomy for anterior large-vessel ischemic stroke with no-reflow or residual clot

  This trial will test whether giving tenecteplase directly into the artery at the end of thrombectomy helps people with anterior large-vessel ischemic stroke treated within 24 hours of symptom onset.

  Recruiting at 11 sites Phase 2/3 University of Melbourne · Gold Coast, Queensland and 11 other locations · NCT05892510

• Low dose Nivolumab treatment for adults with HIV on antiretroviral therapy

  This study is testing if a low dose of Nivolumab can help adults with HIV on medication reduce the virus in their bodies and possibly stop their HIV treatment safely.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 1/2 University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Victoria and 1 other locations · NCT05187429

• Evaluating treatments for Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections

  This study is testing different treatments for people with Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections to find out which ones work best to help them recover and live longer.

  Recruiting at 126 sites Phase 4 University of Melbourne · Houston, Texas and 160 other locations · NCT05137119

• Using sleep studies to improve breathing support in motor neurone disease

  This study is testing if using sleep studies can help people with motor neurone disease get better breathing support from non-invasive ventilation to improve their quality of life.

  Recruiting University of Melbourne · Adelaide and 12 other locations · NCT05136222

• Extending treatment options for stroke caused by basilar artery blockage

  This study is testing if a new treatment called tenecteplase can help people who have had a stroke from a blocked basilar artery feel better and recover more effectively compared to standard care.

  Recruiting at 13 sites Phase 2/3 University of Melbourne · Bankstown, New South Wales and 16 other locations · NCT05105633

• Minimally invasive treatment for brain hemorrhage compared to standard care

  This study is testing a new, less invasive treatment for brain bleeding to see if it works better than standard care for patients who arrive at the emergency room with a significant hemorrhage.

  Recruiting at 7 sites University of Melbourne · Newcastle, New South Wales and 12 other locations · NCT04434807

NIH-funded research (25)

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 how hypoglycemia awareness changes in adults with type 1 diabetes and how automated insulin delivery and exercise might help restore it

  This study will look at adults with type 1 diabetes to see how their awareness of low blood sugar evolves over time and whether automated insulin delivery and high-intensity exercise can help restore that awareness.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-11582458

• Predicting outcomes in teens at high risk for psychosis (PRESCIENT)

  This project follows teens at high risk for psychosis to build better tools that predict who may develop psychosis or related outcomes.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-11528615

• PRESCIENT: Predicting Psychosis risk in High-Risk Youth

  This project aims to improve early prediction of psychosis in teens and young adults at high risk using multiple biomarkers and clinical data to guide prevention.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-11528614

• Predicting psychosis risk in teens using multiple biomarkers and data

  This project looks at teens at high risk for psychosis and uses multiple health data pieces to predict who might develop serious symptoms.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-11528613

• PRESCIENT: Predicting outcomes in teens at high risk for psychosis

  A large international study is tracking teens at risk for psychosis to create and test ways to predict who may develop psychosis and how they’ll fare over time.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-11528612

• Predicting psychosis risk in teens at high risk (PRESCIENT)

  A study helps teens who are at high risk for developing psychosis by building better ways to predict who might need early help.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-11528611

• Predicting Psychosis Risk in Young People (PRESCIENT)

  A study to help identify which teens and young adults at high risk for psychosis are most likely to develop serious symptoms, using multiple brain and clinical markers.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-11528610

• PRESCIENT: Predicting Psychosis Risk in Adolescents

  A long-term study in teens at risk for psychosis uses biomarkers and clinical data to predict who may develop psychosis or related outcomes.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-11528609

• PRESCIENT: predicting outcomes in teens at risk for psychosis

  A large international effort is building and testing models to predict who among 12- to 20-year-olds at high risk for psychosis will experience meaningful health outcomes.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-11514522

• Colon Cancer Family Registry Cohort study for smarter prevention and care

  A large international group is following thousands of people with colorectal cancer and their relatives to better understand risk, causes, and outcomes so future patients can get better guidance and treatment.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-11513998

• Targeting HIV to remove its footprints by RNA tricks in infected cells

  Aims to use CRISPR-based RNA tricks to cut HIV messages and weaken a cell’s survival signals, helping to kill HIV-infected cells in people on ART.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-11415813

• Repeated enhanced flu vaccines to boost immunity in older adults

  Older adults will receive different enhanced flu vaccines over time to see if repeated vaccination makes their antibodies and T‑cells stronger and more protective.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-11389336

• Predicting outcomes for people at high risk of psychosis

  This project combines symptoms, brain imaging, biological tests, and other health data to predict future outcomes for young people showing early signs of psychosis.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-11374085

• Early signs and future paths for people at high risk of psychosis

  This project will build better tools to predict outcomes for young people showing early signs of psychosis.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-11374066

• Predicting outcomes for people at high risk for psychosis

  This project will develop tools that use symptoms, thinking tests, brain scans, biological markers, and genetics to help predict future mental health outcomes for young people at high risk for psychosis.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-11373938

• Predicting outcomes for young people at high risk for psychosis

  This project uses clinical information, brain scans, thinking tests, and blood or genetic markers to help predict which young people at high risk for psychosis will develop illness or recover.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-11373932

• Predicting outcomes for young people at high risk for psychosis

  This project creates tools using medical notes, brain scans, cognitive tests, and genetic information to better predict what will happen to young people showing early signs of psychosis.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-11373923

• Predicting pathways for young people at high risk for psychosis

  This project aims to create tools that combine clinical, brain imaging, and genetic information to predict which young people at clinical high risk will develop psychosis or other long-term outcomes.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-11373918

• Predicting outcomes for young people at high risk for psychosis

  This project will build tools to predict which young people with early warning signs of psychosis are likely to develop psychotic disorder or other lasting problems.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-11373905

• Understanding how impaired hypoglycemia awareness develops in type 1 diabetes and how automated insulin delivery and exercise might help restore it

  This study looks at adults with type 1 diabetes who struggle to sense hypoglycemia and tests whether automated insulin delivery and exercise can help restore their awareness.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-11322740

• Predicting outcomes for young people at high risk of psychosis

  The team is creating tools that use clinical, brain, and biological data to predict how young people at high risk of psychosis will do over time.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-11134618

• Understanding how to improve awareness of low blood sugar in people with type 1 diabetes

  This study is looking at how using automated insulin delivery systems and doing high-intensity interval exercise can help adults with type 1 diabetes regain their ability to sense when their blood sugar is low, which is really important for staying healthy.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-11077195

• Exploring how sensory networks in the brain work using zebrafish.

  This study looks at how zebrafish's brains handle what they see and hear, helping us learn more about sensory processing, which is important for understanding conditions like autism.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-10907043

• Creating a detailed 3D map of blood vessels in the mouse urinary tract

  This study is looking at how the blood vessels and nerves in the lower urinary tract of mice develop from embryos to adults, which could help us understand how these changes might affect urinary function and related issues.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-10899566

• Investigating the effects of repeated influenza vaccinations on immune responses.

  This study is looking at how getting the flu shot every year affects the immune system of healthcare workers, to see if frequent vaccinations might make it harder for their bodies to fight off the virus, with the goal of finding better ways to protect everyone from the flu.

  NIH research University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · NIH-10676095

Quick answers

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

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

Where are these trials running?

In 14 countries. The most sites are in Australia (13 trials), New Zealand (2 trials), France (2 trials), Singapore (2 trials), Canada (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 2/3: 2, Phase 4: 1, Phase 1/2: 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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