University Hospitals Of North Midlands Nhs Trust

This study explores whether a magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) scan of the thigh can replace the standard cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) for assessing fitness for stomach, esophageal, or pancreatic cancer surgery. The CPET requires patients to cycle to exhaustion, whic…

This pilot study tests whether using a dye (indocyanine green) to see the ureters during endometriosis surgery causes less pain than the usual method of placing temporary plastic stents. About 70 women aged 18-50 having deep endometriosis surgery will take part. The goal is to se…

This study tests a new, less invasive way to treat bleeding hemorrhoids. Instead of surgery, doctors use a tiny tube inserted through the wrist to block the blood vessels feeding the hemorrhoids. The study will enroll 20 adults with grade II-IV hemorrhoids and follow them for 24 …

This study aims to see if specially trained radiographers can make decisions about prostate MRI scans as well as radiologists. The goal is to reduce the need for contrast injections and extra scans, making care faster and more efficient. The study will involve 1600 patients and c…

This study looks at how the size and type of a rotator cuff tear (a common shoulder injury) affects the nearby nerve that controls shoulder movement. Researchers will study 250 adults with this injury using MRI scans and nerve tests. The goal is to learn which tears damage the ne…