Gloucestershire Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust

This study looked at whether a special interactive dressing (UrgoStart Plus) used under compression bandages helps heal venous leg ulcers faster than a simple dressing. 60 adults with these hard-to-heal ulcers took part. The main goal was to see if the ulcer closed completely wit…

This study tested whether giving patients a flavored ice lolly after surgery relieves thirst better than giving them water. 173 adults having planned operations took part. Researchers measured thirst levels before and after each treatment using a simple 0-to-10 scale.

This study looked at whether giving women extra fluids through an IV after a common surgery for stress incontinence (TVT) helps them urinate sooner. 43 women took part, and the researchers compared those who got IV fluids to those who didn't. The goal was to see if it could short…

This study looked at 100 people having routine spinal taps to see if the pressure inside their skull is related to their body fat percentage. Researchers used a special machine called a Bod Pod to measure body fat without radiation. The goal was to better understand this connecti…

This study tested a simpler version of a cognitive test called Link's Cube, which measures planning and problem-solving skills. Researchers worked with 30 healthy adults to see if using fewer, larger blocks makes the test easier to use at a patient's bedside. The goal was to find…

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 undergone either talc pleurodesis or an indwelling pleural catheter. The goal w…