University Hospital Southampton Nhs Foundation Trust

This large UK study aims to determine if implantable defibrillators help patients with severe heart failure not caused by blocked arteries. Half of the 2,500 participants will receive the device while the other half won't, and researchers will compare survival rates over 3-10 yea…

This study is testing a small, wireless chest sensor called the PneumoRator that continuously measures breathing rate. Researchers will attach it to 50 patients having major surgery and compare its readings to current hospital monitoring methods during and after their operations.…

This study is testing a new blood test called Avantect to see if it can find pancreatic cancer early in people who were recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, as they have a higher risk. About 15,000 participants will be randomly assigned to either get the test now or later, an…

This study is testing a virtual group education program called GoPREPARE, designed to help cancer patients prepare for major surgery. The program teaches patients about improving their fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being before their operation, with the goal of reducing com…

This study is testing a new way to help teenagers with asthma feel more confident managing their condition. Teens will either get a standard doctor's visit or a visit focused on building their self-management skills based on a special questionnaire. The main goal is to see if thi…

This study aims to understand which additional narrowed heart arteries are most likely to cause future problems in people who have just had a major heart attack. Researchers will use advanced heart scans and blood tests to examine 320 patients over several years. The goal is to c…

This study aims to understand the personal experiences of adults living with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) regarding fertility, pregnancy, and parenthood. Researchers will conduct in-depth interviews with 30 adults in the UK who have a confirmed or likely PCD diagnosis. The go…