Portsmouth Hospitals Nhs Trust
Clinical trials sponsored by Portsmouth Hospitals Nhs Trust, explained in plain language.
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Robot surgeons vs human hands: which is safer for gallbladder removal?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of minimally invasive surgery for removing a diseased gallbladder: robotic-assisted surgery and standard laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. Researchers will enroll 276 adults with non-cancerous gallbladder problems to see if the robotic approach is just…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:54 UTC
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Survey aims to keep seniors out of hospital after falls
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how healthcare services currently care for older adults on blood-thinning medications who have a fall and may have hit their head, even if they show no symptoms. Researchers are surveying healthcare workers in one UK region to map out the current car…
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Massive study launches to map mysterious liver cyst disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis UK registry aims to understand polycystic liver disease by tracking 500 patients over time. Researchers will collect health records and patient questionnaires to learn about symptoms, disease progression, and how different treatments work. The goal is to gather knowledge to …
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Artificial intelligence joins the fight against gut cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence (AI) software can help doctors better detect and identify early-stage growths in the stomach and colon during routine camera examinations. It involves about 1,650 adults who are already scheduled for a standard endoscopy. The …
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 13, 2026 15:06 UTC