Oxford University Hospitals Nhs Trust
Clinical trials sponsored by Oxford University Hospitals Nhs Trust, explained in plain language.
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Jaw-Dropping debate: to operate or not on broken jaw joint?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 14 adults with a rare type of broken jaw joint (condylar head fracture) to see if surgery or just advice and exercises works better for chewing and jaw function. Participants were randomly assigned to either have surgery to fix the bone or receive conservativ…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:10 UTC
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Stroke device could improve heart attack recovery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a stent retriever, a device used in strokes, to remove blood clots during heart attacks. 81 patients with severe heart attacks were treated either with the new device or standard care. The goal was to see if the stent retriever could reduce damage to small heart…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:01 UTC
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AI boosts fracture detection in ER X-Rays, study shows
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool called Boneview helps clinicians spot fractures on X-rays more accurately. 18 doctors, nurses, and therapists reviewed 500 X-rays (half with fractures, half without) first without AI help, then with AI assistance. The…
Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC
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AI boosts brain scan reading in small trial
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool helps doctors and radiographers read head CT scans more accurately and quickly. 33 readers reviewed 150 scans, some normal and some showing brain injuries like bleeding or stroke. The goal was to see if AI assistance …
Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:12 UTC
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ER doctors learn to read brain scans with online training
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether online training can improve how emergency room doctors interpret CT scans of the head. 173 ER doctors from 6 UK hospitals took part. Some received training right away, while others served as a control group. The goal was to see if training helps them …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:03 UTC
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AI boosts chest X-Ray reading speed and accuracy in new study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested an AI tool that helps doctors interpret chest X-rays. Researchers used 500 X-rays from two UK hospitals and compared how well doctors performed with and without the AI's assistance. The goal was to see if the AI could improve accuracy, speed, and confidence for …
Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:37 UTC