University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire Nhs Trust
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire Nhs Trust, explained in plain language.
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New heart catheter shows promise in VT treatment trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two different catheters used to treat ventricular tachycardia (VT), a life-threatening fast heart rhythm. 61 adults with VT received a procedure to destroy small areas of unhealthy heart tissue. The goal was to see if a newer catheter works as well and safely as…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:09 UTC
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AI boosts bowel cancer detection in tiny camera videos
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether artificial intelligence (AI) could help doctors find polyps (small growths that can turn into cancer) in videos from a swallowed capsule camera. 720 adults who were already scheduled for a colon capsule endoscopy took part. The goal was to see if AI coul…
Sponsor: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:59 UTC
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New scanner could help surgeons remove all cancer in one go
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new type of PET-CT scanner that can scan a tumor right after it's removed during surgery. The goal was to see if the scanner can accurately tell whether any cancer cells are left at the edge of the removed tissue. 57 people with prostate or head and neck cance…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Can a boost of exercise and food after ICU get patients home faster?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether giving patients extra physiotherapy and nutrition support after leaving the intensive care unit (ICU) is helpful and practical. 60 adults who had been on a breathing machine for at least 4 days took part. The main goal was to see if a larger study cou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:50 UTC
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Can 3D-Printed guides make hip replacements last longer?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared a 3D-printed surgical guide (Corin OPS™) to standard methods for placing the hip socket during total hip replacement. The goal was to see if the guide leads to more accurate implant positioning, which could reduce the need for early revision surgery. 54 adults…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:54 UTC
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Disposable vs reusable scopes: which is better for patients and the planet?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether using disposable, single-use endoscopes is better or worse than reusable ones for gut exams. Researchers considered infection risk, cost to the NHS, and environmental impact. 39 patients and staff took part in interviews to help decision-makers choose…
Sponsor: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 09, 2026 12:10 UTC