Oxford University Hospitals Nhs Trust
Clinical trials sponsored by Oxford University Hospitals Nhs Trust, explained in plain language.
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Surgery or healing? jaw fracture trial seeks best fix
Disease control CompletedThis study aimed to find the best way to treat a specific type of broken jaw joint. Researchers compared surgery to fix the bone against non-surgical care involving advice and exercises. They measured which approach helped patients chew better and feel less pain. The goal was to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 03:51 UTC
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Stroke device tested to save heart attack patients from 'Clot Shower' damage
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new device to remove blood clots during heart attack treatment. When doctors open blocked arteries with stents, clots can break apart and travel downstream, causing additional heart damage. Researchers compared a clot-trapping device (already used for strokes)…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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AI steps in to help doctors spot lung problems on X-Rays
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool could help healthcare professionals read chest X-rays more accurately and quickly. Thirty-three doctors and radiographers reviewed 500 past chest X-rays, once with the AI's help and once without, to see if it improved…
Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 03:50 UTC
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AI steps in to help doctors spot brain emergencies faster
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool could help doctors, radiographers, and emergency clinicians read CT scans of the head more accurately and quickly. Thirty-three medical professionals reviewed 150 scans, some with and some without the AI's help. The g…
Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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AI vs. doctors: the battle to spot broken bones
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool could help frontline clinicians like emergency doctors and nurses spot bone fractures on X-rays more accurately and quickly. Eighteen clinicians from different specialties each reviewed 500 X-ray images, first without…
Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Doctors train to spot brain emergencies faster
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a short online training course could improve the ability of emergency department doctors and nurses to accurately read CT scans of the head. The goal was to see if this training could help them identify critical problems like strokes or brain bleeds more…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC