Portsmouth Hospitals Nhs Trust
Clinical trials sponsored by Portsmouth Hospitals Nhs Trust, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Could new tech replace the puffer test for asthma? Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Simple breath test could revolutionize lung cancer screening Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Can an app save kidneys and the planet? new study investigates Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Can we measure how breast cancer treatment changes the way breasts move? Results expected Jan 2027 (estimated)
- Breathing tests face off: can extra lung measurements improve asthma diagnosis? Results expected May 2027 (estimated)
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Vinegar test spots hidden cancer in real time
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new way to spot cancer in people with Barrett's esophagus, a condition that can lead to esophageal cancer. Doctors sprayed a weak vinegar solution on the esophagus and timed how long the tissue stayed white. They found that cancerous or pre-cancerous areas los…
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Walking football could ease back pain for spine condition sufferers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looks at whether walking football—a low-impact, no-running version of soccer—is safe and helpful for people with axial spondyloarthritis, a long-term inflammatory spine condition. Twelve participants will play twice a week for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure pain, s…
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What do patients really want when facing oesophageal cancer surgery?
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers want to understand what patients with early oesophageal cancer value most when deciding whether to have major surgery. The study uses interviews and a choice experiment with about 118 people under care for Barrett's, dysplasia, or oesophageal cancer. Participants answ…
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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The carbon label on your inhaler: can it sway a Doctor's choice?
Knowledge-focused CompletedMetered-dose inhalers release propellant gases that add to the NHS carbon footprint, while dry powder inhalers do not. Researchers want to know whether giving NHS clinicians the carbon footprint of each inhaler changes which device they prefer for asthma patients. The trial asks …
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI learns to catch early gut cancers in endoscopy videos
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study collects videos and images from 1,650 adults having a camera test of their stomach or bowel (endoscopy). Researchers will use these recordings to see how well artificial intelligence (AI) can spot early signs of cancer. The goal is to improve detection and help doctors…
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glucose monitors may outshine standard test for pregnancy diabetes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can provide better insight into blood sugar patterns in pregnant women at risk for gestational diabetes than the usual oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). Researchers will give 400 high-risk pregnant women a CGM senso…
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Survey aims to improve care for older fall victims on blood thinners
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study surveys healthcare workers in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight region to understand how they care for older adults (65+) who take blood thinners and have fallen, possibly hitting their head. The goal is to map current services, identify challenges, and find ways to redu…
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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2500 patient records analyzed to find best treatment for belly emergencies
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at the records of 2500 adults admitted to the hospital with serious belly problems like blockages or infections. The goal was to compare outcomes for different treatments, including surgery, keyhole surgery, radiology procedures, and comfort care. By grouping pa…
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC