Royal College Of Surgeons, Ireland

This study looks at 120 people with diabetes who have blocked heart arteries. It compares using a drug-coated balloon together with a drug-eluting stent versus using either device alone. The goal is to see which approach keeps arteries open best after 6 months.

This study tests whether closing a gap in the diaphragm during robotic surgery for esophageal cancer can prevent a type of hernia (para-conduit hernia) that sometimes occurs after the operation. About 40 adults with esophageal cancer will be randomly assigned to receive either th…

This study tests whether using a special type of liquid food (MCT) through a feeding tube right after surgery for esophageal cancer can prevent a complication called chyle leak. A chyle leak happens when lymph fluid leaks into the chest, which can slow recovery and require extra …

This study tests a new therapy called MOBILE to help children with cerebral palsy walk better. Fourteen children will try the therapy for 30 hours over 6 weeks. The goal is to see if the therapy is acceptable and helpful for children and families in a community setting.

This study tests a new education program to help adults with asthma manage their condition day-to-day and reduce flare-ups. Researchers will see if the program is easy for nurses to deliver in primary care clinics and if it improves asthma control and quality of life. About 40 ad…

This study tests whether a 6-week occupational therapy group programme can improve quality of life and daily functioning in adults with primary brain tumours who are on active treatment. Participants are randomly assigned to either the group programme or usual care (written infor…

This study tests whether a structured nurse-led education session and direct referral to pelvic floor physiotherapy before prostate removal surgery can reduce urine leakage afterward. About 80 men scheduled for prostate cancer surgery will be randomly assigned to either standard …

This study looks at whether changing the order of mammogram pictures can reduce pain and improve satisfaction for women who have had breast cancer. About 400 women who had breast-conserving surgery within the last five years will be randomly assigned to one of four different sequ…

This study tests whether a new 3D imaging method used during breast cancer surgery helps surgeons remove all cancer cells the first time. About 314 women having breast-conserving surgery will be randomly assigned to either standard 2D imaging or the new 3D imaging. The goal is to…

This study looks at whether it's possible to routinely scan the brains of people with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer to find cancer spread early. About 69 participants will get a baseline brain MRI, and if no brain tumors are found, they'll be randomly assigned to either …

This study looks at whether women who finished breast cancer treatment can safely switch to a simpler follow-up plan after two years. Instead of regular in-person check-ups, they would only have an annual mammogram. The goal is to see if this approach is just as safe and improves…

This study looks at whether women who finished treatment for early-stage breast cancer can safely have fewer hospital check-ups. Currently, patients visit the clinic every 6 to 12 months for five years. The study will compare the usual schedule with a plan that stops clinic visit…

This study looks at the fluid around the brain (cerebrospinal fluid) from people with breast cancer that has spread to the brain or its lining. Researchers will collect this fluid to find genetic material shed by cancer cells, helping them understand how the cancer changes when i…