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27 May 2026

Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Trials UK

Complete guide to type 1 diabetes clinical trials in the UK — immunotherapy, stem cells, and artificial pancreas systems.

27 May 2026

Atrial Fibrillation Clinical Trials UK

Guide to AF clinical trials including pulsed field ablation and novel anticoagulants.

27 May 2026

Dementia Clinical Trials UK

Everything you need to know about dementia trials beyond Alzheimer's disease.

27 May 2026

Fibromyalgia Clinical Trials UK

Novel pain modulators, neuromodulation, and digital therapy trials for fibromyalgia.

27 May 2026

Acne Clinical Trials UK

Microbiome therapies, novel topicals, and laser treatments in clinical research.

27 May 2026

Tinnitus Clinical Trials UK

Neuromodulation, pharmaceutical, and sound therapy trials for tinnitus.

27 May 2026

Gout Clinical Trials UK

Next-generation urate-lowering drugs and anti-inflammatory agents for gout.

27 May 2026

Coeliac Disease Clinical Trials UK

Gluten desensitisation, vaccines, and enzyme supplements in clinical trials.

Mental Health

Bipolar Disorder Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Comprehensive guide to bipolar disorder trials. Novel antipsychotics, glutamate modulators, circadian rhythm interventions, and treatment-resistant bipolar research.

27 May 20269 min read
Mental Health

PTSD Clinical Trials in the UK (2026) — Including Psychedelic Research

MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, trauma-focused CBT trials, complex PTSD research, and novel PTSD treatments in UK clinical trials.

27 May 202610 min read
Neurodevelopmental

Autism Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Trials for co-occurring conditions in autism: anxiety, sleep, communication, technology interventions, and quality of life research.

27 May 20269 min read
Pain Management

Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Non-opioid treatments, neuromodulation, cannabinoid medicines, and digital pain management studies in the UK.

27 May 202610 min read
Respiratory / Sleep

Sleep Apnoea Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

CPAP alternatives, hypoglossal nerve stimulation, drug treatments, and novel devices for obstructive sleep apnoea.

27 May 20268 min read
Genetic / Respiratory

Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

CFTR modulators, gene therapy, infection management, and next-generation treatments for all CF mutations.

27 May 20269 min read
šŸ’Š Treatment Type Guides
Oncology

Cancer Clinical Trials in the UK (2026): A Complete Guide

Comprehensive guide to cancer trials in the UK. Immunotherapy, CAR-T cell therapy, targeted treatments, and how to find and join oncology research.

27 May 202610 min read
Mental Health

Mental Health Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

From psychedelic therapy to digital therapeutics. Find trials for depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

27 May 202610 min read
Neurology

Neurology Clinical Trials in the UK (2026): Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS

Disease-modifying treatments, neurostimulation, and rehabilitation trials across all major neurological conditions.

27 May 202610 min read
Respiratory

Respiratory Clinical Trials in the UK (2026): Asthma, COPD, CF

Biologics for severe asthma, gene therapy for cystic fibrosis, and novel anti-inflammatory drugs for COPD.

27 May 202610 min read
Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular & Metabolic Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

GLP-1 agonists, heart failure advances, diabetes prevention trials, and cardiac gene therapy research.

27 May 202610 min read
Autoimmune

Autoimmune & Inflammatory Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Biologics, biosimilars, JAK inhibitors, and precision medicine for arthritis, IBD, psoriasis, and lupus.

27 May 202610 min read
Infectious Disease

Infectious Disease Clinical Trials in the UK (2026): HIV, Hepatitis, Long COVID

HIV cure research, hepatitis C elimination, long COVID treatment trials, and antiviral drug development.

27 May 202610 min read
Gene Therapy

Gene Therapy Clinical Trials in the UK (2026): CRISPR, AAV, and Beyond

CRISPR gene editing, AAV-based therapies, sickle cell disease, haemophilia, and genetic disorder trials.

27 May 202610 min read
Ophthalmology

Eye Condition Clinical Trials in the UK (2026): Glaucoma, AMD

Ending injection burden for AMD, sustained-release glaucoma implants, and inherited retinal disease gene therapy.

27 May 202610 min read
Pain

Chronic Pain Clinical Trials in the UK (2026): Non-Opioid Treatments

Non-opioid pain drugs, neuromodulation devices, digital pain management, and osteoporosis bone-building therapies.

27 May 202610 min read
Women's Health

Women's Health Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Endometriosis, breast cancer, ovarian cancer trials. PARP inhibitors, personalised treatment, and closing the gender data gap.

27 May 202610 min read
Paid Trials

Paid Clinical Trials in the UK (2026): Complete Guide for Healthy Volunteers

How much you can earn, safety regulation, finding Phase 1 trials, and what to expect as a healthy volunteer.

27 May 202610 min read
Treatment Guide

Immunotherapy Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Checkpoint inhibitors, cancer vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and adoptive cell therapy. How immunotherapy is transforming cancer treatment across the UK.

26 May 202612 min read
Treatment Guide

CAR-T Cell Therapy Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

From blood cancers to solid tumours. How CAR-T cell engineering works, which conditions have active trials, and what the treatment process involves.

26 May 202612 min read
Treatment Guide

Gene Therapy Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

CRISPR gene editing, viral vector gene replacement, and gene silencing. Trials for haemophilia, sickle cell disease, inherited disorders, and cancer.

26 May 202612 min read
Treatment Guide

Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Smart bombs for cancer. Enhertu, Trodelvy, Padcev, and next-generation ADCs. How they work, which cancers they target, and who is eligible.

26 May 202612 min read
Treatment Guide

PARP Inhibitor Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Exploiting DNA repair weaknesses in cancer. Olaparib, niraparib, and next-gen PARP inhibitors for ovarian, breast, prostate, and pancreatic cancer.

26 May 202612 min read
Treatment Guide

GLP-1 Agonist Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Semaglutide, tirzepatide, retatrutide, and CagriSema. Beyond weight loss — cardiovascular protection, kidney disease, NASH, and Alzheimer's trials.

26 May 202612 min read
Treatment Guide

Stem Cell Transplant Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Autologous and allogeneic transplant, haploidentical approaches, and reduced-intensity conditioning. Trials for blood cancers and genetic disorders.

26 May 202612 min read
Treatment Guide

Targeted Therapy Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Kinase inhibitors, monoclonal antibodies, and precision oncology. Biomarker-driven trials and the NHS Genomic Medicine Service.

26 May 202612 min read
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Condition Guide

Obesity & Weight Loss Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

GLP-1 agonists, dual and triple agonists, bariatric surgery, and digital health interventions for weight management. Covers semaglutide, tirzepatide, and next-generation therapies.

26 May 2026 10 min read
Condition Guide

Heart Failure Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

SGLT2 inhibitors, ARNI, cardiac gene therapy, stem cell patches, and device trials for HFrEF and HFpEF. The evolving landscape of heart failure treatment.

26 May 2026 11 min read
Condition Guide

Thyroid Cancer Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Differentiated, medullary, and anaplastic thyroid cancer trials. RET inhibitors, BRAF-targeted therapy, RAI-redifferentiation, and immunotherapy for aggressive subtypes.

26 May 2026 11 min read
Condition Guide

Bladder Cancer Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

NMIBC, muscle-invasive, and metastatic urothelial carcinoma trials. Immunotherapy, antibody-drug conjugates (enfortumab vedotin), FGFR3-targeted therapy, and BCG-unresponsive treatments.

26 May 2026 11 min read
Condition Guide

Liver Cancer Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cholangiocarcinoma trials. Atezo+bev, FGFR inhibitors, IDH1-targeted therapy, and locoregional approaches.

26 May 2026 11 min read
Condition Guide

Motor Neurone Disease (MND/ALS) Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Gene therapy for SOD1 and C9orf72, antisense oligonucleotides, stem cell therapy, neuroprotective agents, and disease-modifying approaches for ALS.

26 May 2026 11 min read
Condition Guide

Endometriosis Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

GnRH antagonists (elagolix, linzagolix), non-hormonal treatments, deep endometriosis surgery, fertility-preserving approaches, and novel pain therapies.

26 May 2026 11 min read

Severe asthma biologics, eosinophilic asthma research, smart inhalers, and digital health interventions. From anti-IL-5 to anti-TSLP therapies.

26 May 2026 10 min read
Condition Guide

Stroke Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Thrombectomy expansion, neuroprotection, stem cell therapy, and VR rehabilitation. Acute treatment through to long-term stroke recovery research.

26 May 2026 10 min read
Condition Guide

Epilepsy Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Drug-resistant epilepsy treatments, neurostimulation devices, CBD and cannabis-based medicine, gene therapy, and precision surgical approaches.

26 May 2026 10 min read
Condition Guide

Crohn's Disease Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Anti-IL-23 biologics, JAK inhibitors, stem cell therapy for fistulas, FMT, and precision medicine approaches for inflammatory bowel disease.

26 May 2026 10 min read
Condition Guide

Ulcerative Colitis Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Next-generation biologics, JAK inhibitors, acute severe colitis management, microbiome therapies, and colorectal cancer prevention in UC.

26 May 2026 9 min read
Condition Guide

Lupus (SLE) Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Belimumab, anifrolumab, lupus nephritis treatments, BTK inhibitors, and organ-specific therapies for systemic lupus erythematosus.

26 May 2026 10 min read
Condition Guide

Parkinson's Disease Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Disease-modifying therapies, LRRK2 inhibitors, gene therapy, deep brain stimulation, and alpha-synuclein immunotherapy. The most active Parkinson's research landscape in years.

26 May 2026 11 min read
Condition Guide

Chronic Kidney Disease Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

SGLT2 inhibitors for kidney protection, GLP-1 agonists, dialysis innovations, transplant research, and rare kidney disease therapies. CKD trials across all stages.

26 May 2026 11 min read
Condition Guide

Psoriasis Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

IL-23 and IL-17 inhibitors, JAK and TYK2 oral therapies, topical innovations, psoriatic arthritis prevention, and whole-disease approaches to psoriasis management.

26 May 2026 10 min read
Condition Guide

Migraine Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

CGRP monoclonal antibodies, oral gepants, neuromodulation devices, Botox for chronic migraine, and PACAP receptor antagonists. The full migraine trial landscape.

26 May 2026 10 min read
Condition Guide

Schizophrenia Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Muscarinic agonists (xanomeline/trospium), TAAR1 agonists, long-acting injectable antipsychotics, early intervention, and cognitive remediation for schizophrenia.

26 May 2026 11 min read
Condition Guide

Osteoporosis Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Romosozumab, anabolic bone therapies, treatment sequencing, fracture prevention, denosumab biosimilars, and secondary osteoporosis from cancer treatment or steroids.

26 May 2026 10 min read
Condition Guide

HIV Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Long-acting injectable ART, HIV cure research ("kick and kill", CRISPR), broadly neutralising antibodies, long-acting PrEP, and ageing with HIV comorbidity trials.

26 May 2026 11 min read
Condition Guide

Hepatitis Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Hepatitis B functional cure (siRNA, capsid inhibitors), hepatitis C elimination, MASH/NAFLD trials, PBC and PSC therapies, and liver fibrosis reversal research.

26 May 2026 11 min read
Condition Guide

Anxiety Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

GAD, PTSD, panic disorder, and social anxiety trials. Novel anxiolytics, digital therapies (VR, AI-CBT), neurostimulation, and psychedelic-assisted therapy.

26 May 2026 11 min read
Condition Guide

ADHD Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Next-generation medications, adult ADHD research, digital therapeutics and prescription gaming, neurofeedback, and comorbidity-focused approaches.

26 May 2026 11 min read
Condition Guide

Hypertension Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Renal denervation, novel antihypertensives (ASI, ARNI, ERA), device-based therapies, digital blood pressure management, and resistant hypertension research.

26 May 2026 11 min read
Condition Guide

Glaucoma Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

MIGS devices, sustained-release drug delivery (implants), gene therapy, neuroprotection, and SLT optimisation for open-angle glaucoma.

26 May 2026 11 min read
Condition Guide

IBS Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Gut-brain axis therapies, microbiome interventions (FMT, probiotics), low-FODMAP optimisation, visceral pain mechanisms, and IBS-D/IBS-C specific approaches.

26 May 2026 11 min read
Condition Guide

Long COVID Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Post-viral fatigue, cognitive rehabilitation, POTS and autonomic dysfunction, immune modulation, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation programmes.

26 May 2026 11 min read
Condition Guide

Haemophilia Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Gene therapy, non-factor therapeutics (emicizumab, fitusiran), extended half-life products, paediatric research, and inhibitor management strategies.

26 May 2026 11 min read
Condition Guide

Sickle Cell Disease Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

CRISPR gene editing (Casgevy), gene therapy, disease-modifying agents (mitapivat), pain management, paediatric research, and stem cell transplant.

26 May 2026 11 min read
Condition Guide

Colorectal Cancer Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Immunotherapy for MSI-H tumours, KRAS G12C and BRAF-targeted therapy, CAR-T cell therapy, organoid-guided treatment, and AI-driven screening for bowel cancer.

26 May 2026 12 min read
Condition Guide

Eczema & Atopic Dermatitis Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Biologic therapies (dupilumab, lebrikizumab, tralokinumab), JAK inhibitors, novel topical agents (roflumilast, tapinarof), and paediatric eczema research.

26 May 2026 11 min read
Condition Guide

Glioblastoma Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

CAR-T cell therapy (EGFRvIII, IL13Rα2), oncolytic viruses, tumour-treating fields, personalised cancer vaccines, and IDH-targeted therapy for brain tumours.

26 May 2026 12 min read
Condition Guide

Leukaemia Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

CAR-T cell therapy for ALL and AML, bispecific antibodies (blinatumomab), FLT3 and IDH inhibitors, venetoclax combinations, and MRD-guided precision treatment.

26 May 2026 13 min read
Condition Guide

Lymphoma Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

CAR-T for DLBCL and follicular lymphoma, bispecific antibodies (glofitamab, epcoritamab), checkpoint inhibitors for Hodgkin lymphoma, and novel targeted therapies.

26 May 2026 12 min read
Condition Guide

Macular Degeneration Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Gene therapy for wet AMD, complement inhibitors (pegcetacoplan, avacincaptad) for dry AMD, stem cell RPE patches, and longer-acting anti-VEGF treatments.

26 May 2026 11 min read
Condition Guide

Melanoma Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Immunotherapy combinations (anti-PD-1 + anti-CTLA-4), BRAF/MEK targeted therapy, neoadjuvant approaches, TIL therapy, personalised mRNA vaccines, and oncolytic viruses.

26 May 2026 12 min read
Condition Guide

Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

PARP inhibitors (olaparib, niraparib), antibody-drug conjugates (mirvetuximab), immunotherapy combinations, CAR-T therapy, and BRCA/HRD-guided treatment.

26 May 2026 12 min read
Condition Guide

Breast Cancer Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Find actively recruiting breast cancer clinical trials in the UK. Covers TNBC, HER2+, HR+ subtypes, biomarkers, ADCs, immunotherapy, and UK trial centre locations.

26 May 2026 10 min read
Condition Guide

Lung Cancer Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Actively recruiting lung cancer trials in the UK. Find NSCLC, SCLC, EGFR, ALK, KRAS G12C studies. Covers immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and biomarker eligibility.

26 May 2026 11 min read
Condition Guide

Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Discover recruiting prostate cancer trials across the UK. Covers mCRPC, PARP inhibitors, PSMA-targeted therapies, Lu-177, and genetic biomarker testing.

26 May 2026 10 min read
Condition Guide

Alzheimer's Disease Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Explore Alzheimer's trials in the UK covering anti-amyloid therapies, tau-targeting drugs, APOE-targeted treatments, and prevention studies for pre-symptomatic stages.

26 May 2026 10 min read
Condition Guide

Type 2 Diabetes Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Find T2D clinical trials in the UK covering GLP-1 agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors, diabetes remission studies, and digital health interventions.

26 May 2026 9 min read
Condition Guide

Depression Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Active UK depression trials covering MDD, treatment-resistant depression, psilocybin therapy, ketamine, neuromodulation, and digital therapeutics.

26 May 2026 9 min read
Condition Guide

Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

MS trial landscape in the UK covering BTK inhibitors, remyelination therapies, neuroprotection, RRMS, SPMS, and PPMS treatment studies.

26 May 2026 10 min read
Condition Guide

Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

UK RA clinical trials covering JAK inhibitors, novel biologic targets, biosimilar trials, and preventive medicine approaches for at-risk individuals.

26 May 2026 9 min read
Patient Guide

How Paid Clinical Trials Work: What You'll Actually Earn

The truth about clinical trial compensation — how much you can earn, what's covered, how payments work, tax implications, and red flags to watch for.

22 April 2026 8 min read
Patient Rights

Can I Leave a Clinical Trial? Your Withdrawal Rights Explained

You can leave a clinical trial at any time, for any reason. Learn how withdrawal works, what happens to your data, your care, and your compensation.

22 April 2026 7 min read
Patient Guide

What to Expect at Your First Clinical Trial Screening Visit

Walk through the entire screening visit — what happens, what to bring, which tests to expect, and the questions worth asking. Be prepared and confident.

22 April 2026 7 min read
Patient Guide

5 Myths About Clinical Trials — Debunked

Separating fact from fiction: the truth about placebos, safety, guinea pig fears, and whether you're locked in once you sign up.

22 April 2026 6 min read
Patient Guide

Understanding Informed Consent: Your Rights as a Trial Participant

A clear guide to informed consent — what the form covers, your rights at every stage, common concerns answered, and why you can always walk away.

22 April 2026 8 min read
Condition Guide

Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

KRAS G12C and G12D inhibitors, immunotherapy combinations, PARP inhibitors for BRCA-mutant disease, HIPEC, and early detection screening for high-risk individuals.

26 May 2026 12 min read
Condition Guide

Renal Cell Carcinoma Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

Immunotherapy combinations, HIF-2α inhibitors (belzutifan), CAR-T targeting CAIX, adjuvant treatment after nephrectomy, and biomarker-guided precision approaches.

26 May 2026 12 min read
Condition Guide

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Clinical Trials in the UK (2026)

EGFR inhibitors (osimertinib and beyond), ALK/ROS1/RET targeted therapy, KRAS G12C inhibitors, immunotherapy combinations, ADCs, and neoadjuvant approaches.

26 May 2026 13 min read
Patient Guide

Understanding Clinical Trials: A Complete Guide for Patients

Everything you need to know about clinical trials — what they are, how they work, the phases involved, and what participation really means for you.

19 April 2026 8 min read