Royal College Of Surgeons, Ireland

This study is testing whether using two different artery-opening devices together is better than using just one for people with diabetes and blocked heart arteries. It will involve 120 participants across four hospitals in Ireland. Patients will be randomly assigned to receive ei…

This study is testing if closing a small gap in the diaphragm during robotic surgery for esophageal cancer can prevent a painful complication called a para-conduit hernia. Forty patients having this cancer surgery at Beaumont Hospital will be randomly assigned to either get the n…

This study is testing whether a new 3D imaging system used right in the operating room helps surgeons better see if they've removed all the cancer during breast-conserving surgery. 314 patients will be randomly assigned to have their removed tissue checked with either the standar…

This study is testing whether a 6-week group program led by occupational therapists can help adults with primary brain tumors feel better and manage daily life while they are receiving cancer treatment. About 96 participants will be randomly assigned to either join the weekly gro…

This study is testing if a new, more structured support plan before prostate cancer surgery helps men recover bladder control faster. The plan includes a one-on-one education session with a nurse and a direct referral to a physiotherapist. Researchers will compare this approach t…

This study aims to find the best order to take mammogram pictures to make the process more comfortable for women who have had breast cancer. It will enroll 400 women who have finished treatment and are getting their yearly check-up mammogram. Researchers will test four different …