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Our research - An overview
Clinical research is crucial to the discovery and development of new drugs, technologies and practices in healthcare in the NHS and, indeed, the world.
We are established in clinical research, and started research activities soon after the Royal Bournemouth Hospital opened on its current site in 1989.
Clinical research is a key focus within the Trust and we strive to turn research findings into new or improved clinical practice for our patients.
Research active therapeutic areas:
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Critical Care, Anaesthetics and Emergency Medicine
- Dermatology
- Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Haematology (Blood disorders)
- Neurodegenerative disease (Parkinson’s)
- Orthopaedics
- Rheumatology
- Sexual Health
- Stroke
- Vascular surgery
Locally Sponsored Research Studies
| Study Title | Details |
| Impact of weight loss on arthritic knee pain |
Anti-gravity simulated weight reduction: a study to assess the impact upon pain for knee arthritis Disease Area: Orthopaedics Location: The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust MREC No: 19/NI/0210 IRAS No: 256479 |
| Impact of simulated weight reduction on pain in foot and ankle arthritis |
Anti-gravity simulated weight reduction: a pilot study to assess the impact upon pain for foot and ankle arthritis Disease Area: Orthopaedics Location: The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust MREC No: 16/WA/0030 |
| Evaluation of BertieOnline for people with type 1 diabetes |
Evaluation of effectiveness of BertieOnline as an education tool for people with type 1 diabetes. Disease Area: Diabetes Location: The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust MREC No: 17/YH/0200 |
| Can you get Sutures Wet? |
Can hand surgery patients get their wounds and sutures wet? - A pilot randomised control trial Disease Area: Orthopaedics Location: The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust MREC No: 13/SC/0197 |
