Oxford University Hospitals Nhs Trust
Clinical trials sponsored by Oxford University Hospitals Nhs Trust, explained in plain language.
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Sound waves target tumors in groundbreaking UK trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a non-invasive treatment called High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for people with soft tissue sarcoma or desmoid tumors. HIFU uses targeted sound waves to try to destroy tumor cells from outside the body, aiming to control the disease with minimal sid…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Major hospital trial aims to save babies by catching slow growth sooner
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new hospital program that uses ultrasound scans to better identify babies who are growing too slowly in the womb, a major risk for stillbirth. It will involve about 56,000 pregnant women receiving routine care at Oxford University Hospitals. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Freeze your pain away? new nerve treatment trial for stiffness
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a freezing treatment for nerves can better reduce pain caused by severe muscle stiffness (spasticity) in people with conditions like stroke, multiple sclerosis, or spinal cord injury. 50 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the standar…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Simple blood patch could prevent painful drains after lung cancer procedure
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a technique called a 'pleural blood patch' to reduce a common side effect of lung tumor ablation. During ablation, a needle is used to destroy tumors, but it can sometimes puncture the lung, causing it to collapse and requiring a painful chest drain. Researc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC
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Bleeding disorder may hold secret to preventing heart attacks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why people with hemophilia, a bleeding disorder, are 40% less likely to die from heart disease. Researchers will use a new, highly detailed type of heart scan to compare the heart health of 80 men with hemophilia to men without it. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC