Portsmouth Hospitals Nhs Trust
Clinical trials sponsored by Portsmouth Hospitals Nhs Trust, explained in plain language.
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Breath of fresh air: new test could sniff out lung cancer
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a device called Inflammacheck that measures certain chemicals in your breath to see if it can help doctors tell the difference between lung cancer, other lung diseases, and healthy lungs. About 140 adults will take part, including people with lung cancer, pn…
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 17, 2026 10:43 UTC
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Robot vs. scalpel: which gallbladder surgery is safer?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of gallbladder removal surgery: robotic-assisted and traditional laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. About 276 adults with non-cancerous gallbladder problems will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The main goal is to see if robotic surge…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 10:39 UTC
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Survey aims to improve care for older fallers on blood thinners
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study surveys healthcare workers in Hampshire and Isle of Wight to understand how they care for older adults (65+) on blood thinners who have fallen and hit their head but have no symptoms. The goal is to map current care pathways, identify challenges, and find ways to reduc…
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 10:44 UTC
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AI learns to catch hidden gut cancers in routine scopes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects videos and images from 1,650 adults having routine upper or lower endoscopy (gastroscopy or colonoscopy) to test how well artificial intelligence can spot early gastrointestinal cancers. The goal is to see if AI can help doctors find and identify suspicious gr…
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 10:41 UTC
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UK launches major registry to track polycystic liver disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that collects information from 500 people with polycystic liver disease (PLD) in the UK. Researchers will track symptoms, liver cyst changes, and quality of life over time using questionnaires and medical records. No new treatments are tested—the goal is …
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC