King's College Hospital Nhs Trust

This study tests a closed-loop automated oxygen control device in 76 preterm infants born before 34 weeks who need breathing support. The device automatically adjusts oxygen levels to keep them in a safe range, aiming to reduce the time babies need extra oxygen and lower the risk…

This study compares two ways of managing steroid replacement after adrenalectomy (removal of an adrenal gland). One approach gives steroids to everyone right after surgery, while the other withholds them if a morning blood test shows normal cortisol levels. The goal is to see whi…

This study tests a new approach for a rare and aggressive brain tumor called butterfly glioblastoma, which crosses both sides of the brain and has a very poor outlook. The treatment combines open surgery to remove as much tumor as possible from one side, followed by a minimally i…

This study looks at whether telling women their personalized miscarriage risk score affects their anxiety levels. 372 women under 12 weeks pregnant with a single ongoing pregnancy will be randomly assigned to either receive their risk score or not. Researchers will measure anxiet…

This study looks at whether it's possible to run a larger trial of a community-based program called Good Boost+ for adults waiting for knee replacement surgery. The program includes weekly group water exercises and land-based exercises, plus peer support. Researchers will measure…

This study will analyze popular medical TV series to see how they depict end-of-life care, death, and violence toward healthcare workers. Researchers will review 500 episodes, counting and categorizing violent acts and death scenes. The goal is to understand whether these portray…