Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust
Clinical trials sponsored by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust, explained in plain language.
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Can a video replace your doctor? new celiac study tests virtual care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a pre-recorded webinar from a dietitian works as well as a traditional one-on-one appointment for people newly diagnosed with celiac disease. Participants will be assigned to either watch the webinar or have a standard appointment, and researchers wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Could a simple ear device help the brain heal after a major bleed?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a gentle, non-invasive nerve stimulation device placed on the ear is safe and practical for patients who have recently survived a brain bleed from a ruptured aneurysm. The goal is to see if stimulating a specific nerve might help improve blood flow a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Ear zaps may help stroke survivors find their words again
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether a safe, non-invasive earpiece that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear can boost the benefits of at-home speech therapy for people with long-term language problems after a stroke. The main goal is to see if this combined approach is practical …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Tracking Long-Term safety of prostate cancer treatment gel
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is collecting safety information about a protective gel called SpaceOAR that doctors place between the prostate and rectum before radiation treatment for prostate cancer. Researchers will follow 320 men in the UK and France for three years to track side effects and qua…
Sponsor: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Could a blood pressure cuff on your arm speed up hip fracture healing?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a simple, non-invasive treatment called Remote Ischaemic Conditioning (RIC) can help reduce complications after hip fracture surgery. RIC involves inflating a blood pressure cuff on a patient's arm for short periods to potentially trigger the body's …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 05, 2026 13:59 UTC
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New scans could crack the code on hidden heart failure
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if advanced heart scans can better identify a tricky-to-diagnose type of heart failure where the heart pumps normally but is too stiff to fill properly. Researchers will enroll 40 people with symptoms like shortness of breath but an unclear diagnosis after …
Sponsor: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Gut bacteria drink tested to soothe celiac symptoms
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a daily probiotic drink called Symprove can help reduce ongoing gut symptoms like bloating and pain in adults with celiac disease. Participants have celiac disease, follow a strict gluten-free diet, have a healed gut, but still experience symptoms. R…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Can better sleep make better surgeons?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is exploring how the quality of a surgeon's sleep impacts their mental focus and technical skill during surgery. It will involve 20 surgical trainees and consultants who will track their sleep and complete skill assessments. The goal is to see if improving sleep throug…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Scientists use special gas scans to see inside CF lungs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand lung function in people with cystic fibrosis using advanced imaging techniques. Researchers will use special MRI scans that involve breathing a harmless gas, along with detailed breathing tests, to create detailed pictures of how air moves thr…
Sponsor: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC