Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust

This study looked at whether a specific nerve block (erector spinae plane block) can help control pain from broken ribs in adults who had a blunt chest injury. 27 people took part to see if a larger study is possible. The goal was to improve pain relief alongside standard care.

This study looked at whether a new tube feed made from real food, called Wilbo's Blends+, is easy to use and gentle on the stomach for children aged 3 to 15 who need feeding tubes. For one week, 45 children took the feed as part of their normal diet. Parents tracked any tummy tro…

This study looked at how care homes in England handle the moments after an older person falls. Researchers surveyed 234 care home and healthcare staff to learn about the policies and processes currently in place. The goal is to map these practices and find ways to improve care fo…

This study looked at a new, single-use scope (aScope) for ERCP, a procedure that uses X-rays to treat bile duct problems. The goal was to see if the disposable scope works as well as reusable ones and might lower the risk of infection, especially in patients at higher risk. 59 hi…

This study looked at how the first wave of COVID-19 (April–June 2020) changed the way people with multiple sclerosis reported relapses and how doctors managed them, compared to the same months in 2019. Researchers reviewed records from 51 patients across 5 UK hospitals to see if …

This study tested a new tool to help manage falls in adults with intellectual disabilities. Researchers adapted an existing program to better fit the needs of this group. 13 participants, including adults with intellectual disabilities, carers, and clinicians, tried the tool and …

This pilot study looked at how the forces of acceleration and deceleration in a moving ambulance affect the vital signs of critically ill children. Nine children with arterial lines were monitored during transport to see if G-forces changed their heart rate, blood pressure, or ox…