Royal College Of Surgeons, Ireland

This study looks at 120 adults with diabetes and coronary artery disease to see if using a drug-coated balloon together with a drug-eluting stent is more effective than using either device alone. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups and will have a follow-up …

This study tests whether closing a gap in the diaphragm during robotic surgery for esophageal cancer can prevent a type of hernia (para-conduit hernia) that sometimes occurs after the operation. About 40 adults with esophageal cancer will be randomly assigned to either the standa…

This study tests a new therapy called MOBILE to help children with cerebral palsy walk better. Fourteen children will try the therapy for 30 hours over 6 weeks. The main goal is to see if children and families find the therapy helpful and easy to stick with. Researchers will also…

This study tests a 6-week occupational therapy group program for adults with primary brain tumors who are on active treatment. The program covers fatigue management, cognitive strategies, relaxation, and peer support. Researchers want to see if it improves quality of life and dai…

This study tests whether a new 3D imaging tool used during breast-conserving surgery helps surgeons remove all cancer cells in one operation. About 314 women with early-stage breast cancer will be randomly assigned to standard 2D imaging or the new 3D system. The goal is to see i…

This study tests whether a structured education session with a nurse and a direct referral to pelvic floor physiotherapy before prostate cancer surgery can reduce urine leakage afterward. About 80 men scheduled for prostate removal will be randomly assigned to either standard car…

This study looks at spinal fluid from 69 people with breast cancer that has spread to the brain or its lining. By analyzing genetic material shed by cancer cells into the fluid, researchers hope to understand why some breast cancers spread to the brain and find better treatments.…

This study looks at whether regular brain MRI scans can find cancer that has spread to the brain before symptoms start in people with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. About 69 participants will be randomly assigned to either routine brain scans or standard care (no routine…