Find out more about the research that is taking place across our hospitals.
My CUH Story - Jacqui Galloway
Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist Jacqui Galloway is one of CUH’s few specialist research nurses. She describes working in research as a demanding – but rewarding – job.
Translating scientific advances into practical care (CPFT)
CPFT is co-leading a national trial into the use of blood tests as a more accurate diagnosis of dementia.
Improving quality of life for people with dementia (CPFT)
Results from the first patients enrolled in an international study to assess whether combining two different drugs commonly used to treat patients with movement disorders and memory loss are expected shortly.
CPFT launches UK’s largest-ever study of children’s mental health treatment (CPFT)
The largest national study of children’s mental health treatment has been developed by researchers at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT).
Clinical Research Practitioners – taking a scientific approach to problem-solving (CPFT)
Natalie Tanzarella explains how the DIAMONDS study is looking into whether a tailored education package could help people with severe mental illness to better manage their type 2 diabetes.
BEARS - transforming the lives of young people with hearing loss
Virtual reality (VR) headsets and immersive games may transform the lives of young people with cochlear implants.
Taking part in research – nothing to lose and a lot to gain
Cambridge resident Julia Smith feels passionately about the value of medical research and to date has volunteered to take part in five trials into a range of different conditions.
Major study may help to prevent severe mental health episodes in young people
An international study into why some young people suffer from severe episodes of losing touch with reality – or psychosis – may help health professionals to tailor treatments more effectively.
Combining treatments may help patients with a common sleep disorder
Combining two treatments that are individually used to help patients with a common sleep disorder may be the key to solving their problems.
Helping lung transplant patients to a quicker and better recovery
Patients having lung transplants could make a quicker and better recovery, thanks to new research that may pick up early injury to the transplanted organs.
Artificial intelligence developed by and for the NHS at Addenbrooke’s reduces cancer patients’ wait for radiotherapy treatment
New technology – known as “OSAIRIS” – enables specialists to plan radiotherapy treatments about two and half times faster than if they were working alone.
Heart operation patients may do better in the longer-term after breathing boost
A device that helps patients to breathe more easily following major heart surgery that may boost their longer-term recovery and help cut complications is being studied at Royal Papworth Hospital.
New potential for data to shape the future of healthcare
A new digital platform which will accelerate the discovery of new treatments and more personalised care for patients is being tested at CUH and the University of Cambridge.