Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust

This trial tests whether rhythmic electrical pulses delivered to the wrist (median nerve stimulation) can reduce tics and the urge to tic in people with Tourette syndrome or chronic tic disorder. Participants wear a portable device for 15 minutes at a time over four weeks. The st…

This study looked at whether children aged 3 to 15 who need feeding through a tube would accept and tolerate a new formula made from real food called Wilbo's Blends+. For one week, participants used the formula as part of their regular feeding plan, and parents recorded any stoma…

This study tested whether a nerve block called an erector spinae plane (ESP) block is practical to use in trauma patients with broken ribs. It included 27 adults with rib fractures and moderate to severe pain. The goal was to see if a larger trial is possible, not to prove the bl…

This study surveyed 234 care home and healthcare staff in England to learn what policies and procedures they use after an older person falls. The goal was to map current practices, not to test any treatment. The study is complete and provides a snapshot of real-world falls manage…

This study tested a falls management tool adapted for adults with intellectual disabilities. 13 participants, including adults with intellectual disabilities, carers, and clinicians, tried the program and gave feedback on how easy it was to use. The goal was to see if the tool is…

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

This study tested a new single-use duodenoscope (aScope) in 59 patients at high risk of infection after ERCP, a procedure to treat bile duct problems. The goal was to see if the scope works well and to gather information on costs and complications. The results could help decide i…

This pilot study looked at how the forces of acceleration and braking in an ambulance affect the vital signs and medication delivery in critically ill children. Nine children with arterial lines were monitored during transport. The goal was to see if G-forces cause changes in hea…