Clinical research, explained in plain English.
Find clinical trials for your condition, understand what taking part involves, and decide whether a study might be right for you. Trusted, jargon-free information from Patient.info.
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Search all studies →Case Series of Infants With Anterior Ankyloglossia Being Treated by the Sublingual Neonatal Incision Platform Device
This study looks at a new tool for treating tongue-tie in babies. It aims to see if this special device can safely and effectively help babies with this condition, which can affect feeding.
Efficacy and Safety of Ribupatide in Participants Living With Obesity or Overweight With Weight-Related Comorbidities Who Do Not Have Diabetes
This study is looking at a new medicine called KAI-9531. It aims to see if weekly injections of this medicine can help people who are overweight or obese, and have other health issues related to their weight, lose weight. We want to know if it's safe and effective.
Pain-at-Work Toolkit (Definitive Trial)
This study is testing an online toolkit to help people in the UK manage long-term pain at work. It aims to boost confidence, provide support, and improve their work experience so they can stay in their jobs.
Challenging the Endocannabinoid System in Sleep Restricted Healthy Volunteers to Modulate Physiological Arousal (CANISLEEP) Study
This study looks at how cannabis-based products (THC, CBD) affect healthy people who are feeling stressed from lack of sleep. It wants to understand if these products can help with the body's stress response when sleep is restricted.
A Phase 2a Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, and PK Study of SYT-510 in Participants With Generalized Anxiety Disorder
This study is testing a new medicine called SYT-510 for people with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD). It's a short study looking at how safe and effective a single dose of SYT-510 is compared to a dummy pill.
Evaluation of the Impact of Oral Ivermectin on Musca Sorbens Flies, Putative Vector of Trachoma
This study looks at how a medicine called ivermectin, given to people, might stop flies from growing in their poo. These flies can spread an eye infection called trachoma, especially to children. Researchers want to see if the medicine passed out in poo is strong enough to kill the flies.
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.