Portsmouth Hospitals Nhs Trust
Clinical trials sponsored by Portsmouth Hospitals Nhs Trust, explained in plain language.
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New study tests Scope-Based cancer removal as surgery alternative
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well a procedure called endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) works for removing early-stage cancers in the digestive tract. ESD uses a special knife on a thin tube to cut out abnormal tissue in one piece, avoiding open surgery. Researchers are tracking 5…
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New AI-Powered swab test aims to spot viruses in minutes
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new technology called Pictura Bio that aims to detect respiratory viruses quickly and cheaply from nose or throat swabs. Researchers will collect samples from 1000 adults and children with suspected viral infections at a UK hospital. The data will be used to tr…
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple breath test could revolutionize lung cancer screening
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a device called Inflammacheck that measures chemicals in a person's breath to see if it can help tell the difference between lung cancer, other lung diseases, and healthy lungs. Researchers will collect breath samples from 140 adults and use AI to build a di…
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 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 for non-cancerous conditions like gallstones or polyps. About 276 adults will be randomly assigned to either robotic or standard laparoscopic surgery. The main goal is to see if robotic surgery is as safe as the traditi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Massive database could help hospitals spot patients in danger
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a large, anonymized database of routine hospital records from up to 750,000 adult patients. Researchers will use this data to develop and test computer models that predict serious outcomes like death, unexpected ICU admission, or cardiac arrest. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Survey aims to improve care for older fall victims on blood thinners
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study surveys healthcare workers in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight region to understand how they care for older adults (65+) who take blood thinners and have fallen, possibly hitting their head. The goal is to map current services, identify challenges, and find ways to redu…
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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AI learns to catch early gut cancers in endoscopy videos
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects videos and images from 1,650 adults having a camera test of their stomach or bowel (endoscopy). Researchers will use these recordings to see how well artificial intelligence (AI) can spot early signs of cancer. The goal is to improve detection and help doctors…
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New UK registry aims to unlock secrets of polycystic liver disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational registry is recruiting 500 people with polycystic liver disease (PLD) across the UK. Researchers will collect data from medical records and questionnaires to map how the disease progresses, including symptoms, liver cyst changes, and quality of life. The goal i…
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC