East Lancashire Hospitals Nhs Trust
Clinical trials sponsored by East Lancashire Hospitals Nhs Trust, explained in plain language.
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Why do patients quit their tendon exercises? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingAchilles tendinopathy causes pain and stiffness in the ankle tendon, making daily activities hard. The main treatment is a program of specific exercises, but many people struggle to keep them up. This study will interview up to 30 adults who have had NHS physiotherapy for this co…
Sponsor: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:59 UTC
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NHS study probes why some patients skip alcohol support
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will interview clinical staff and review patient data from an NHS alcohol care service in North West England. Researchers want to understand how acceptable the psychosocial interventions are to staff and what social or economic factors affect whether patients engage wi…
Sponsor: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Bile drain before pancreatic surgery: help or hindrance?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether draining a blocked bile duct before surgery for pancreatic cancer changes the tumor's behavior or patient survival. Researchers will review medical records of 90 patients who had their pancreatic tumor removed over 8 years. They will compare those who …
Sponsor: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 12:12 UTC