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Polcythemia vera (PV)

Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025

MITHRIDATE What is the study about? The aim of this research study is to test how safe and effective a drug called ruxolitinib is when treating patients with PV when compared to the current Best Available Therapy (BAT). Who can take part? People with high risk PV   How do I take part? Pl...

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Tag:   research (45)     Clinical Trials (17)     blood (14)    

Myeloma

Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025

About The study will investigate precision medicine approaches to allocate treatment to patients based on the genetics (changes in the genes) of their myeloma and their myeloma’s response to initial treatment. This allows a more personalised approach to treatment rather than the ‘one size fits...

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Tag:   blood (14)     cancer (26)     research (45)    

Pre-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...

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Well being of babies

Last updated on Tuesday, January 27, 2026

MiNESS 20-28   About the study The study is aiming to identify medical, environmental, lifestyle and healthcare factors that could affect pregnancies and the well being of the baby between 20-28 weeks pregnancy.   Who can take part? Recently pregnant people who have had a baby loss during p...

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Tag:   research (45)     pregnancy (5)     Midwifery (5)    

Meet the Team

Last updated on Thursday, May 21, 2026

Our Research Team The Research Department forms part of the Corporate Division within the Trust. The Research Lead is Dr Ranjeev Mehra, Deputy Medical Director (pictured right) and Clinical Research Lead is Prof Simon Rogers, Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon (pictured left) with Fiona Brailsford...

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Chronic kidney disease

Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025

  What is the study about? The EASi-KIDNEY study is testing whether a new medication, currently called BI 690517, can help slow down the progression of kidney disease or reduce the risk of heart disease. The medication is being tested in combination with an existing, well-known treatment call...

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Tag:   CKD (1)     easi-kidney (1)     research (45)     kidney (9)     renal (7)     Renal Research (1)    

Premature babies (build up of acid levels in blood)

Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025

  The BASE study is looking at the use of a medicine called sodium bicarbonate in preterm babies in metabolic acidosis. Metabolic acidosis is a build up of acid in the blood.   What is the study about? The study is looking at the use of a medicine called sodium bicarbonate in preterm babies...

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Tag:   prenature (1)     neonatal (5)     research (45)     Clinical Trials (17)