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Collapsed Lung
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
What is this study about? We are recruiting patients who are admitted to hospital with a collapsed lung (pneumothorax). Patients often require treatment to re-inflate the lung. The trial is looking at whether low-grade suction applied to the chest tube, vs. no suction (which we call standard c...
read moreUnderstanding how pregnancy goes wrong
Last updated on Tuesday, January 27, 2026
CLOSED TO RECRUITMENT About the study This study is part of Tommy’s Project and is investigating whether home environmental factors are important in terms of their effect both on pregnancy, but also how well a baby grows in the womb. There is a home environment questionnaire to complete....
read morePre-term birth
Last updated on Tuesday, January 27, 2026
CLOSED TO RECRUITMENT What is this study about? Preterm birth (PTB) happens when a baby is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. About 10% of babies are born preterm worldwide. PTB can have a serious impact on the lives and health of children and families. Researchers have found specific genet...
read moreContact us
Last updated on Tuesday, January 6, 2026
If you would like any assistance from one of the Chaplains, or Spiritual care coordinators please contact us on: Before 4pm: 0151 678 5111 and ask for extension 2275. After 4pm (Urgent calls only): Ask switchboard for the on-call chaplaincy or spiritual care coordinator. We are...
read moreSmoking
Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019
Stopping smoking for just 4 weeks reduces your chance of getting a chest infection or wound infection and increases your chances of being able to get home sooner after your operation healthy and well. We know it isn’t an easy thing to do but there is help available. Look at the NHS choices webs...
read moreEating and drinking
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
Fasting information for morning patients arriving at 7am Do not eat after midnight. You may drink 50ml water per hour up to 06:00. Do not eat sweets or chew gum. Fasting information for afternoon patients arriving at 11am You may have a light early breakfast before 06:00 and drink 50ml wat...
read moreWill you need more than one visit?
Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020
You may need multiple visits. For example, if the orthosis needs to be ordered then you will need to attend a second appointment to have the item fitted. Sometimes the ordered orthosis will need to be trial fitted and sent back to be completed so you may not receive your finished orthosis until...
read moreAntibiotics before bowel surgery
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
About Colo-pro2 Patients who have surgery on their bowel can develop infections in their wound. This study is comparing two ways of giving antibiotics before bowel surgery, to see if one way is better than another at preventing infections after the surgery. Who can take part? Eligible pati...
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