Oxford University Hospitals Nhs Trust
Clinical trials sponsored by Oxford University Hospitals Nhs Trust, explained in plain language.
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Jaw breakthrough: does cutting help healing?
Disease control CompletedThis study aimed to find the best way to treat a broken jaw joint. It randomly assigned 14 adult patients with this specific fracture to either have surgery or receive non-surgical care like advice and exercises. The main goal was to see which group reported better jaw function a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Stroke device tested to save heart attack patients from 'Clot Shower' damage
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new device to remove blood clots during heart attack treatment. When doctors open blocked arteries with stents, clots can break apart and travel downstream, causing additional heart damage. Researchers compared a clot-trapping device (already used for strokes)…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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AI steps in: can computers help doctors spot lung problems on X-Rays?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool could help healthcare professionals read chest X-rays more accurately, quickly, and confidently. Thirty-three doctors and radiographers reviewed 500 past chest X-rays, first on their own and then with the AI's help, t…
Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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AI steps in to help spot brain emergencies faster
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool could help doctors and radiographers read emergency brain CT scans more accurately and quickly. Thirty-three clinicians reviewed 150 scans, some with and some without the AI's help, to see if it improved their speed, …
Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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AI vs. doctors: the battle to spot broken bones
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool could help frontline clinicians like emergency doctors and nurses spot bone fractures on X-rays more accurately and quickly. Eighteen clinicians from different specialties each reviewed 500 X-ray images, first without…
Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Doctors train to spot brain emergencies faster
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a short online training course could improve the ability of emergency department doctors and nurses to accurately read CT scans of the head. The goal was to see if this training could help them identify critical problems like strokes or brain bleeds more…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC