Clinical research, explained in plain English.
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Search all studies →ATTUNE Revision System in the Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty Population
This study looks at how well a new knee replacement system, called ATTUNE Revision, works for people needing a second knee operation. We're checking its performance over five years for patients who've had previous knee surgery that didn't go as planned.
Study to Determine if BHV-7000 is Effective and Safe in Adults With Refractory Focal Onset Epilepsy
This study is testing a new medicine called BHV-7000 to see if it can help adults with focal epilepsy that hasn't responded well to other treatments. Researchers want to find out if it's safe and effective in reducing seizures.
SCN1A Horizons A Natural History Study of SCN1A-related Epilepsies in the United Kingdom
This study looks at how Dravet Syndrome and other epilepsy linked to the SCN1A gene affect people over three years. Researchers want to understand seizures, development, and behaviour, and how different gene changes might lead to different experiences.
DAREON®-NEC-1: A Study in People With Advanced Extrapulmonary Neuroendocrine Cancer to Compare Obrixtamig Plus Carboplatin and Etoposide Treatment With Standard Chemotherapy
This study for advanced neuroendocrine cancer compares a new drug called obrixtamig with standard chemotherapy. It aims to see if adding obrixtamig helps people live longer and also tests a new device to measure a cancer marker.
A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of Treatments, Either Alone or in Combination, for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
This study looks at new treatments for moderate to severe eczema (atopic dermatitis). It checks how well a drug called Lutikizumab works, either alone or with other treatments, and if it's safe. Participants will get injections and have regular check-ups.
A Study of Oral Atogepant Tablets to Assess Adverse Events and Change in Disease Activity To Prevent Migraine in Participants Aged 12 to 17 Years
This study is testing a new tablet called atogepant to see if it can help prevent chronic migraines in young people aged 12 to 17. We want to know if it's safe and if it works better than a dummy pill.
New to clinical research? Start here.
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.