Our Impact

Research carried out by the Clinical Trials Research Unit at the University of Sheffield has had a lasting impact on the care of patients and healthcare services worldwide.

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Protecting patients with motor neurone disease

Our trial of a proposed treatment for motor neurone disease (MND) prevented countless patients from coming to harm.

Our work with MND patients

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Avoiding ineffective treatments for bronchiolitis

Acute bronchiolitis is the most common cause of hospitalisation in babies. Our trial prevented babies from receiving ineffective treatment.

Helping new parents

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Helping stroke survivors find lost words

Our work using technology to treat aphasia has led to changes in worldwide stroke rehabilitation guidelines.

How technology can help people with aphasia

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Helping haemorrhoids patients avoid painful surgery

Our HuBBLe trial compared popular haemorrhoid treatments to see which was less painful and more effective for patients.

Our haemorrhoid trials

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International impact

Our research has also influenced the organisation of international health policy.

See how our research affects international healthcare policies