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Southampton Clinical Trials Unit
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A CRUK-funded, UKCRC-registered clinical trials unit based @unisouthampton, with expertise in the design, conduct and analysis of healthcare research studies to improve diagnosis and treatment for the benefit of patients.
November is #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth.

#PancreaticCancer is often diagnosed late, when treatment options are limited.

Our SAFE-D trial is evaluating a blood test to try and spot the very earliest signs of the #cancer developing.

#PurpleForPancreaticCancer #MostProudOf
November 14, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Around 12,000 men die from #ProstateCancer in the UK every year.

A new trial, funded by @prostateuk.bsky.social, will look at whether selecting patients who may require more intensive treatment can improve outcomes for those with metastatic disease.

Find out more - bit.ly/3JRh0IO
November 13, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Recruitment to the MODERNISED #EarlyDetection trial is over halfway!

Thank you to the 758 people who have taken part so far, and to all the #research teams involved.

The trial is seeing if a simple blood test can spot the earliest signs of 10 different #cancers.

Find out more 👇
November 12, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Turning purple for #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth and highlighting the need for #research into #EarlyDetection.

Our #EarlyDiagnosis team is running the SAFE-D study, evaluating a new test to spot the early signs of #PancreaticCancer.

Find out more - safe-d.uk
November 7, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Supporting families of children with #ADHD and sleep difficulties.

If you missed the report on our Sleep Buddy study on BBC South Today yesterday, you can catch it on iPlayer until 7pm today

📺Watch from 11:20
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

@nihr.bsky.social @uhsftresearch.bsky.social
South Today - Evening News: 06/11/2025
The latest news, sport and weather for the South of England.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Did you hear the Sleep Buddy study being discussed on BBC Radio Solent this morning?

The study is testing a new digital resource for families of children with #ADHD and #SleepProblems.

Listen to lead researchers Prof Sam Cortese (07:11) and Prof Cathy Hill (08:09) 👇

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Alun Newman - 06/11/2025 - BBC Sounds
All you need for the day ahead, the South's news and great music at breakfast with Alun.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Over two thirds of children with #ADHD experience #SleepProblems.

The Sleep Buddy website has been developed by experts alongside parents and carers of children suffering ADHD-related sleep issues.

It's now being trialled in a UK-wide study.

Read more - bit.ly/3JKvkTc

@nihr.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Almost 75% of children with #ADHD have sleep problems.

Are you a parent or carer of a child aged 6-12 yrs, with a diagnosis of ADHD? We’re running a study to see if a new website can help.

Find out more & register - www.trial-deck.com/trial/sleepb...

#ADHDAwarenessMonth #SleepProblems
October 31, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Each winter, thousands of people are admitted to hospital with a viral #respiratory #infection, putting enormous pressure on the #NHS.

The UNIVERSAL study is finding new ways to prevent and treat these infections, and recently recruited its 900th participant!

Find out more - bit.ly/3JkvXmt
October 31, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Our team attended the 'Swindon Imaginarium' yesterday, a science engagement pop-up shop run by @festivaloftomorrow.bsky.social, with activities about our #ClinicalTrials and #EarlyDiagnosis #research.

Great to see so many youngsters (and adults!) playing our games and inspired by research!
October 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Did you see our Trial Manager, Chris, being interviewed on BBC South Today this lunchtime?

He was talking about the @su2c.bsky.social-funded OptiMATe trial and how it is giving hope to patients with a rare form of #BloodCancer.

Catch the full report on tonight's programme at 6.30pm.
October 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
"I don't think I'd be here without a Stand Up To Cancer trial"

Caroline was diagnosed with a rare #BloodCancer in 2023 & was the first person to take part in the @su2c.bsky.social OptiMATe trial.

The trial is giving hope to patients with this aggressive disease.

bit.ly/3KXPedZ
October 24, 2025 at 11:40 AM
The VALUE #OesophagealCancer trial has just reached 100 participants! 🎉

The 100th patient was recruited at @gstt-nhs.bsky.social .

VALUE aims to improve decision-making about the best treatment pathways for these patients.

Find out more - bit.ly/3xmHjQH

@nihr.bsky.social @cardiffuni.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Welcome onboard to the #research team @velindrecc.bsky.social who are now recruiting patients to the DECIPHER trial.

It's aiming to improve outcomes for patients with #OesophagealCancer who are at high risk of the #cancer returning.

Visit our participant website to find out more - bit.ly/3HrYYf6
October 17, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Another milestone for the SAFE-D #EarlyDiagnosis study! 🙌

200 participants with type 2 #diabetes have now been recruited to take part.

The study is evaluating a blood test that aims to improve the #EarlyDetection of #PancreaticCancer.

Find out more - bit.ly/44bgkoS
October 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Fabulous video from biomedical engineer Dr Ali Mosayyebi explaining the #research behind a new urinary stent which is now being trialled at @uhsft.bsky.social and @uclh.bsky.social 👇👇
Urinary stents help to drain urine from the bladder.

These temporary devices have their advantages but are not always successful.

@unisouthampton.bsky.social’s Ali Mosayyebi has developed a new type of stent that is being trialled at @uhsft.bsky.social and UCLH 🏥

Learn more in just 3️⃣0️⃣ seconds 📽
October 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
ICYMI - we're running a first-in-human #ClinicalTrial of a new urinary stent which could improve the lives of patients with urological #cancers and kidney stones.

It uses novel engineering techniques to reduce blockages and infections.

www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/2553503...
Southampton trial tests improved stent for cancer and kidney patients
A clinical trial is testing whether a new type of urinary stent, designed using novel engineering approaches, could improve the lives of cancer…
www.dailyecho.co.uk
October 13, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Our Head of Cancer Trials, Andrea Corkhill, fired the starting klaxon at the @CR_UK #Southampon Shine Walk on Friday, along with her sister Lindsey who recently finished 2 years of treatment for breast #cancer.

Their team raised over £3.5k for life-saving #research.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hundreds join Southampton Shine Night Walk for cancer research
About 1,500 people took part in the walk around Southampton city landmarks for cancer research.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 13, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Using engineering to advance healthcare.

A first-in-human trial has started @uhsft.bsky.social & @uclh.bsky.social of a new urinary stent designed with novel #engineering techniques.

The aim is to reduce infections & improve the lives of patients.

Read more - bit.ly/4mX1Eju

@nihr.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Congratulations to the DETECTION-2 team for reaching this recruitment milestone!

This #ClinicalTrial is seeing if a simple blood test can detect #melanoma returning earlier than a routine scan.

A larger phase III trial is now being planned.

Read more - bit.ly/3YRtqok

@cancerresearchuk.org
October 7, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Does your child have a diagnosis of #ADHD? Are they experiencing #SleepProblems?

Our study aims to test whether a new website, Sleep Buddy, improves sleep problems in children aged 6-12 years with ADHD.

Find out more and register your interest - www.trial-deck.com/trial/sleepb...
October 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
What happens when a #ClinicalTrial processes deviate from the approved #protocol? How do we help ensure participate safety is maintained at all times?

A new tool, developed by the @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk network, including the team at SCTU, helps trial teams navigate the process.

Full article below 👇
📣 NEW TOOL RELEASED

Trial teams can now better manage #ProtocolDeviations using the #UKCTUNetwork developed Routemap which has been designed to support safer, more compliant research.

Find out more here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/deviations-r...

#WorldPatientSafetyDay2025 #ClinicalResearch
September 26, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Have you recently been diagnosed with type 2 #diabetes?

Join a new #ClinicalTrial to help improve the #EarlyDiagnosis of #PancreaticCancer.

We're evaluating a new blood test to spot the signs of #cancer in its earliest stage.

Find out more and register – www.safe-d.uk
September 25, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Today is #WorldCancerResearchDay.

#Research is helping to:
- Find better & faster ways to diagnose #cancer
- Find more effective & kinder treatments
- Personalise treatment to individual patients

Find out more about our #ClinicalTrials - bit.ly/40QAqn4

@ukcrc-ctu.org.uk @cancerresearchuk.org
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September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Combining immunotherapies could help to tackle treatment resistance in patients with #lymphoma.

Results from the RiVa trial suggest giving two different treatments, one to activate immune cells and one to flag cancer cells, could have benefits for some patients.

Full paper👉https://bit.ly/4pzf7jW
September 23, 2025 at 10:14 AM