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 matches gold standard in VT trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two types of catheters used to treat ventricular tachycardia (VT), a life-threatening fast heart rhythm. 61 adults with VT received either a newer Diamond Temp catheter or the current standard Tacticath/Tactiflex catheter. The goal was to see if the newer device…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:48 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 lets surgeons check right after removing a tumor whether any cancer cells are left at the edge of the removed tissue. 57 people with prostate or head and neck cancer took part. The goal was to see if the scanner is accurate enou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:52 UTC
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New 3D guide may make hip replacements last longer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a custom 3D-printed surgical guide helps doctors place the hip socket more accurately during total hip replacement. 54 adults having hip surgery were enrolled. The goal was to see if the guide leads to better implant positioning than standard methods, wh…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:52 UTC