Oxford University Hospitals Nhs Trust
Clinical trials sponsored by Oxford University Hospitals Nhs Trust, explained in plain language.
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Jaw joint break: surgery or not? small study seeks answers
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the best way to treat a rare type of broken jaw joint (condylar head fracture). It compared surgery to fix the bone with non-surgical care like advice and exercises. The goal was to see which method helps patients chew and move their jaw better. Only 14 peopl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:51 UTC
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Stroke device could improve heart attack recovery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a device called a stent retriever, normally used for strokes, to remove blood clots during a heart attack. The goal was to see if it could reduce damage to small blood vessels in the heart better than standard treatment. The trial involved 81 adults having a hea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:20 UTC
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AI boosts X-Ray accuracy for fractures, study shows
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) program called Boneview helps clinicians detect fractures on X-rays. 18 doctors and other health professionals reviewed 500 X-rays (half with fractures, half without) first without AI help, then with AI assistance. The goa…
Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:41 UTC
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AI boosts chest X-Ray reading speed and accuracy in new study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether an AI tool (Lunit INSIGHT CXR) helps healthcare professionals read chest X-rays more accurately and quickly. Researchers used 500 past X-rays from two UK hospitals and compared readings with and without AI assistance. The goal was to see if AI improves d…
Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 06:49 UTC
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Emergency docs learn to read brain scans online
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether online training can improve how well emergency department doctors interpret CT head scans. 173 clinicians from 6 UK hospitals took part. One group received training right away, while a control group got it later. Their scan readings were compared to o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:01 UTC
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AI boosts brain scan reading speed and accuracy?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool helps doctors and radiographers read head CT scans more accurately and quickly. 33 readers reviewed 150 scans, some normal and some showing brain injuries like bleeding or stroke. The goal was to see if AI assistance …
Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:21 UTC