King's College Hospital Nhs Trust
Clinical trials sponsored by King's College Hospital Nhs Trust, explained in plain language.
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New brain scan could prevent facial paralysis in tumor surgery
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new type of MRI scan to see if it could accurately map the path of a key facial nerve before surgery to remove a non-cancerous brain tumor. The goal was to give surgeons a 'roadmap' to help avoid accidentally damaging the nerve during the operation, which can …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King's College Hospital NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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VR goggles could replace sedation for some medical procedures
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles could help manage pain and anxiety for patients undergoing certain endoscopic procedures to remove abnormal tissue. The goal was to see if the immersive VR experience could reduce the need for sedating drugs, which can …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King's College Hospital NHS Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC
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Medical first: study sets new blood test standards for transgender patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to determine normal ranges for common blood tests in transgender adults who have been on stable hormone therapy for at least one year. Researchers recruited 250 healthy transgender participants to establish reference values that account for hormone therapy effect…
Sponsor: King's College Hospital NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC