Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust

This study tested whether a specific nerve block (erector spinae plane block) could help control pain from rib fractures in adults who had a blunt chest injury. The trial included 27 participants and aimed to see if a larger study was possible. The main focus was on how well the …

This study looked at whether children aged 3 to 15 who need feeding through a tube in their stomach would accept a new formula made from real food. For one week, 45 children used Wilbo's Blends+ as part of their feeding plan. Parents recorded any tummy troubles and how easy the p…

This study looked at how care homes in England handle the moments after an older person falls. Researchers surveyed 234 care home and healthcare staff to learn about the policies and processes they use. The goal was to map current practices, not to test a new treatment.

This study looked at a new single-use duodenoscope (aScope) in 59 patients at high risk for infection after an ERCP procedure. The goal was to see if the disposable scope could successfully complete the procedure and reduce infection risks linked to standard reusable scopes. Rese…

This pilot study looked at how the forces of acceleration and deceleration in a moving ambulance affect the vital signs of critically ill children. Nine children with arterial lines were monitored during transport to see if G-forces changed their heart rate, blood pressure, or ox…

This study looked at how the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way multiple sclerosis (MS) relapses were reported and managed. Researchers compared 51 patients who had a relapse during the first wave of the pandemic (April-June 2020) to those who had a relapse during the same months …

This study tested a falls management tool designed specifically for adults with intellectual disabilities. 13 participants, including adults with disabilities, carers, and clinicians, tried the tool and gave feedback on how easy it was to use and what could be improved. The goal …