Gloucestershire Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust

Researchers are studying how measurements from two different optical coherence tomography (OCT) machines compare when scanning the back of the eye. The trial includes 338 adults with diabetes and diabetic macular oedema. Participants receive OCT scans on both a Heidelberg Spectra…

This study looked at whether giving patients a flavored ice lolly after surgery helps their thirst more than giving them water. 173 adults having planned operations took part. The goal was to find a simple way to make recovery more comfortable.

This study looked at whether a special interactive dressing (UrgoStart Plus) used with compression bandages can help heal venous leg ulcers faster than standard dressings. Sixty adults with chronic leg ulcers were treated for up to 12 weeks. The goal was to see if the new dressin…

This study tested a simpler version of a cube-building puzzle to see if it can be used at a patient's bedside to assess planning and problem-solving skills. Researchers worked with 30 healthy volunteers to identify any practical issues with the new test. The goal is to develop a …

This study looked at 100 patients having a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) to measure pressure inside the skull. Researchers compared that pressure to each person's body fat percentage, measured using a special machine called a Bod Pod. The goal was to see if higher body fat is link…

This study looked at whether giving women intravenous (IV) fluids before tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) surgery for stress urinary incontinence helps them urinate sooner after the operation. 43 women took part, with some getting IV fluids and others not. The main goal was to see…

This study interviewed 10 adults with malignant pleural effusion (fluid buildup around the lungs due to cancer) to learn about their experiences with the condition and its treatments. Participants had either talc pleurodesis or an indwelling pleural catheter. The goal was to gath…