Oxford University Hospitals Nhs Trust
Clinical trials sponsored by Oxford University Hospitals Nhs Trust, explained in plain language.
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Sound waves vs. sarcoma: new UK study tests Needle-Free tumor destruction
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a non-invasive treatment called high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for soft tissue sarcoma and small desmoid tumors. HIFU uses sound waves to destroy tumor cells without surgery or needles, with the goal of fewer side effects and faster recovery. About 10 t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Extra scans could halve stillbirths: 56,000-Pregnancy trial underway
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a new care pathway (OxGRIP) that adds extra ultrasound scans at 28, 32, and 36 weeks of pregnancy to better detect babies that are not growing well. Poor growth is a major risk factor for stillbirth, but current care often misses it. By comparing outcomes before …
Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:59 UTC
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Blood patch may cut chest tube need after lung cancer procedure
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting a patient's own blood into the lung lining after tumor ablation can prevent air leaks. About 106 adults having lung ablation will be randomly assigned to receive the blood patch or standard care. The goal is to see if the patch reduces the need …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:26 UTC
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Freezing nerves to ease pain: new trial compares cryoneurolysis to botox
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a treatment called cryoneurolysis, which uses controlled freezing to calm overactive nerves that cause pain and stiffness in people with brain or spinal cord conditions like stroke, multiple sclerosis, or injury. About 50 adults will be randomly assigned to get e…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Why do people with hemophilia have fewer heart attacks? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why people with hemophilia (a bleeding disorder) are less likely to die from heart disease. Researchers will use a new, detailed CT scanner to compare plaque buildup in the heart arteries of 80 men with hemophilia to men without it. The goal is to understand h…
Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 23, 2026 12:44 UTC