University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire Nhs Trust

This trial tested a new ablation catheter (DiamondTemp) against the current standard (Tacticath/Tactiflex) for treating ventricular tachycardia (VT), a life-threatening fast heart rhythm. 61 adults with VT who needed ablation took part. The goal was to see if the new catheter is …

This study tested a new type of PET-CT scanner that can scan a tumor right after it is removed from the body. Patients with prostate or head and neck cancer received a small amount of radioactive tracer before surgery, which sticks to cancer cells. After removal, the specimen was…

This study tested whether artificial intelligence (AI) could help doctors find polyps (small growths that can become cancer) in videos from a swallowed capsule camera. 720 adults who were already scheduled for a colon capsule endoscopy took part. The AI analyzed the video to flag…

This study looked at whether using disposable, single-use endoscopes is better or worse than reusable ones for gut exams. Researchers considered infection risk, cost to the NHS, and environmental impact. 39 patients and staff took part in interviews to help decision-makers choose…

This study compared a 3D-printed surgical guide (Corin OPS™) to standard methods for placing the hip socket during total hip replacement. The goal was to see if the guide leads to more accurate implant positioning, which could reduce the need for early revision surgery. 54 adults…

This study looked at whether giving patients extra physiotherapy and nutrition support after leaving the intensive care unit (ICU) is helpful and practical. 60 adults who had been on a breathing machine for at least 4 days took part. The main goal was to see if a larger study cou…