OCTRU Trials Hub
@octructu.bsky.social
Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit (OCTRU) is a UKCRC fully registered Clinical Trials Unit, based within the University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk
🌐 https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/octru
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Across the #UKCTUNetwork, women play leading roles in delivering high‑quality, non‑commercial clinical trials.
Today we celebrate these achievements and reaffirm our commitment to reducing barriers and supporting progression.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/4y4277p5
#WomenInScience
Today we celebrate these achievements and reaffirm our commitment to reducing barriers and supporting progression.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/4y4277p5
#WomenInScience
February 11, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Across the #UKCTUNetwork, women play leading roles in delivering high‑quality, non‑commercial clinical trials.
Today we celebrate these achievements and reaffirm our commitment to reducing barriers and supporting progression.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/4y4277p5
#WomenInScience
Today we celebrate these achievements and reaffirm our commitment to reducing barriers and supporting progression.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/4y4277p5
#WomenInScience
Reposted by OCTRU Trials Hub
11 February is International Day of Women & Girls in Science
Diversity strengthens science.
A more inclusive research workforce broadens the questions asked, the populations studied, and the solutions developed, leading to better outcomes for patients & communities.
#UKCTUNetwork #WomenInScience
Diversity strengthens science.
A more inclusive research workforce broadens the questions asked, the populations studied, and the solutions developed, leading to better outcomes for patients & communities.
#UKCTUNetwork #WomenInScience
February 10, 2026 at 11:21 AM
11 February is International Day of Women & Girls in Science
Diversity strengthens science.
A more inclusive research workforce broadens the questions asked, the populations studied, and the solutions developed, leading to better outcomes for patients & communities.
#UKCTUNetwork #WomenInScience
Diversity strengthens science.
A more inclusive research workforce broadens the questions asked, the populations studied, and the solutions developed, leading to better outcomes for patients & communities.
#UKCTUNetwork #WomenInScience
Well done to the ACL STARR study - this month they hit 10% of their recruitment target - thank you to all participating!
This study aims to find the best surgical option for treating tears of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). 🏥🦵 🧑⚕️
Find out more: aclstarr.com
@situ-oxford.bsky.social
This study aims to find the best surgical option for treating tears of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). 🏥🦵 🧑⚕️
Find out more: aclstarr.com
@situ-oxford.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Well done to the ACL STARR study - this month they hit 10% of their recruitment target - thank you to all participating!
This study aims to find the best surgical option for treating tears of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). 🏥🦵 🧑⚕️
Find out more: aclstarr.com
@situ-oxford.bsky.social
This study aims to find the best surgical option for treating tears of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). 🏥🦵 🧑⚕️
Find out more: aclstarr.com
@situ-oxford.bsky.social
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4 February was #WorldCancerDay
This week we’ve been highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs.
The EndoNET Study by @octructu.bsky.social tests if a longer period of endocrine therapy will reduce the amount of surgery needed & reduce recovery time.
🔗 tinyurl.com/5xjwvx8z
#UKCTUNetwork
This week we’ve been highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs.
The EndoNET Study by @octructu.bsky.social tests if a longer period of endocrine therapy will reduce the amount of surgery needed & reduce recovery time.
🔗 tinyurl.com/5xjwvx8z
#UKCTUNetwork
February 6, 2026 at 3:07 PM
4 February was #WorldCancerDay
This week we’ve been highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs.
The EndoNET Study by @octructu.bsky.social tests if a longer period of endocrine therapy will reduce the amount of surgery needed & reduce recovery time.
🔗 tinyurl.com/5xjwvx8z
#UKCTUNetwork
This week we’ve been highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs.
The EndoNET Study by @octructu.bsky.social tests if a longer period of endocrine therapy will reduce the amount of surgery needed & reduce recovery time.
🔗 tinyurl.com/5xjwvx8z
#UKCTUNetwork
Reposted by OCTRU Trials Hub
4 February was #WorldCancerDay.
This week we’ve been highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs.
The TRANSLATE trial by @octructu.bsky.social identified a new type of biopsy that improved prostate cancer detection.
🔗 Learn more here: tinyurl.com/4jx4jtaw
#UKCTUNetwork #UnitedByUnique
This week we’ve been highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs.
The TRANSLATE trial by @octructu.bsky.social identified a new type of biopsy that improved prostate cancer detection.
🔗 Learn more here: tinyurl.com/4jx4jtaw
#UKCTUNetwork #UnitedByUnique
February 5, 2026 at 11:07 AM
4 February was #WorldCancerDay.
This week we’ve been highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs.
The TRANSLATE trial by @octructu.bsky.social identified a new type of biopsy that improved prostate cancer detection.
🔗 Learn more here: tinyurl.com/4jx4jtaw
#UKCTUNetwork #UnitedByUnique
This week we’ve been highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs.
The TRANSLATE trial by @octructu.bsky.social identified a new type of biopsy that improved prostate cancer detection.
🔗 Learn more here: tinyurl.com/4jx4jtaw
#UKCTUNetwork #UnitedByUnique
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In case you missed it...the #HAWAIIDRIFT study has opened its first site! 🎉
HAWAII-DRIFT is a study comparing whether buried or exposed k-wires are a better option for fixing hand and wrist fractures in adults aged 16+. 🫸
See tinyurl.com/4n5955by for more info 👀
HAWAII-DRIFT is a study comparing whether buried or exposed k-wires are a better option for fixing hand and wrist fractures in adults aged 16+. 🫸
See tinyurl.com/4n5955by for more info 👀
Hand And Wrist: AntImicrobials and Infection – burieD vs. exposed K-wiRes In Fracture fixaTion
tinyurl.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:08 PM
In case you missed it...the #HAWAIIDRIFT study has opened its first site! 🎉
HAWAII-DRIFT is a study comparing whether buried or exposed k-wires are a better option for fixing hand and wrist fractures in adults aged 16+. 🫸
See tinyurl.com/4n5955by for more info 👀
HAWAII-DRIFT is a study comparing whether buried or exposed k-wires are a better option for fixing hand and wrist fractures in adults aged 16+. 🫸
See tinyurl.com/4n5955by for more info 👀
As we say hello to February, we look back on January to congratulate the DRAFT3-CASP & REACH studies for achieving their best month of recruitment to date! 👏
A big thank you to everyone taking part in all of our studies, and to all of our study teams & sites.
@oxtraumaresearch.bsky.social
A big thank you to everyone taking part in all of our studies, and to all of our study teams & sites.
@oxtraumaresearch.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 11:01 AM
As we say hello to February, we look back on January to congratulate the DRAFT3-CASP & REACH studies for achieving their best month of recruitment to date! 👏
A big thank you to everyone taking part in all of our studies, and to all of our study teams & sites.
@oxtraumaresearch.bsky.social
A big thank you to everyone taking part in all of our studies, and to all of our study teams & sites.
@oxtraumaresearch.bsky.social
There's still time to apply for our OCTRU Medical Statistician post! ⌚
This position is available now but would be suitable for a current MSc Student in Medical Statistics with a view to starting in September/October 2026.
Find out more
www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/octru/about-...
#StatsJobs #ResearchJobs
This position is available now but would be suitable for a current MSc Student in Medical Statistics with a view to starting in September/October 2026.
Find out more
www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/octru/about-...
#StatsJobs #ResearchJobs
New Year, New Job? 📆
If you'd like to contribute to the design, conduct & analysis of research projects (and more!), we are looking for a Medical Statistician to join our team!
Apply by 2nd Feb, 12 noon.
Find out more, and see all of OCTRU's vacancies here: www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/octru/about-...
If you'd like to contribute to the design, conduct & analysis of research projects (and more!), we are looking for a Medical Statistician to join our team!
Apply by 2nd Feb, 12 noon.
Find out more, and see all of OCTRU's vacancies here: www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/octru/about-...
January 30, 2026 at 10:31 AM
There's still time to apply for our OCTRU Medical Statistician post! ⌚
This position is available now but would be suitable for a current MSc Student in Medical Statistics with a view to starting in September/October 2026.
Find out more
www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/octru/about-...
#StatsJobs #ResearchJobs
This position is available now but would be suitable for a current MSc Student in Medical Statistics with a view to starting in September/October 2026.
Find out more
www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/octru/about-...
#StatsJobs #ResearchJobs
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Another great How to be a Great Chief Investigator workshop took place yesterday at Queen Mary University in London.
Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Further dates are available for 2026 so you have plenty of chances left to develop your skills.
More info: lnkd.in/eyVR7Bz8
#UKCTUNetwork
Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Further dates are available for 2026 so you have plenty of chances left to develop your skills.
More info: lnkd.in/eyVR7Bz8
#UKCTUNetwork
January 28, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Another great How to be a Great Chief Investigator workshop took place yesterday at Queen Mary University in London.
Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Further dates are available for 2026 so you have plenty of chances left to develop your skills.
More info: lnkd.in/eyVR7Bz8
#UKCTUNetwork
Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Further dates are available for 2026 so you have plenty of chances left to develop your skills.
More info: lnkd.in/eyVR7Bz8
#UKCTUNetwork
Reposted by OCTRU Trials Hub
Watch the NIHR_RSS animation to find out more about the national network of RSS experts and how we can help support you to develop applied health, public health and social care funding applications to realise your research ambitions ✨️
youtu.be/-IXqh0Op_Qs?...
youtu.be/-IXqh0Op_Qs?...
NIHR's Research Support Service Animation
YouTube video by NIHRtv
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Watch the NIHR_RSS animation to find out more about the national network of RSS experts and how we can help support you to develop applied health, public health and social care funding applications to realise your research ambitions ✨️
youtu.be/-IXqh0Op_Qs?...
youtu.be/-IXqh0Op_Qs?...
Find out more about the EPIONE study! ⬇️
Discover: 🔎Can electrodes in the #brain treat chronic #pain? Join us for a Free Public Talk, 12th Feb. #Oxford
A new study is exploring DBS for stroke patients and other neurological conditions. #EPIONE
Read more: oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/brc-event/fr...
@ox.ac.uk @oxfordnewstoday.bsky.social
A new study is exploring DBS for stroke patients and other neurological conditions. #EPIONE
Read more: oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/brc-event/fr...
@ox.ac.uk @oxfordnewstoday.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Find out more about the EPIONE study! ⬇️
Great work from the SCIENCE study team! 👏
Results: science.digitrial.com/results
Full paper: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
@oxtraumaresearch.bsky.social
Results: science.digitrial.com/results
Full paper: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
@oxtraumaresearch.bsky.social
Surgery for a common elbow fracture in children offers no clinical benefit compared to non-surgical care, researchers @ndorms.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social have found. The findings could have big implications for treatment and cost savings for the NHS oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/surgery-unne...
Surgery unnecessary for elbow fractures in children, new study finds | NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre
oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk
January 21, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Great work from the SCIENCE study team! 👏
Results: science.digitrial.com/results
Full paper: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
@oxtraumaresearch.bsky.social
Results: science.digitrial.com/results
Full paper: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
@oxtraumaresearch.bsky.social
New Year, New Job? 📆
If you'd like to contribute to the design, conduct & analysis of research projects (and more!), we are looking for a Medical Statistician to join our team!
Apply by 2nd Feb, 12 noon.
Find out more, and see all of OCTRU's vacancies here: www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/octru/about-...
If you'd like to contribute to the design, conduct & analysis of research projects (and more!), we are looking for a Medical Statistician to join our team!
Apply by 2nd Feb, 12 noon.
Find out more, and see all of OCTRU's vacancies here: www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/octru/about-...
January 5, 2026 at 12:41 PM
New Year, New Job? 📆
If you'd like to contribute to the design, conduct & analysis of research projects (and more!), we are looking for a Medical Statistician to join our team!
Apply by 2nd Feb, 12 noon.
Find out more, and see all of OCTRU's vacancies here: www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/octru/about-...
If you'd like to contribute to the design, conduct & analysis of research projects (and more!), we are looking for a Medical Statistician to join our team!
Apply by 2nd Feb, 12 noon.
Find out more, and see all of OCTRU's vacancies here: www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/octru/about-...
As we say hello to a cold January, we congratulate the studies that achieved their best month of recruitment (since opening) in December! 📆
Well done to ACL-STARR, EPIONE, GEKO, WHiTE INITIATE 👏
Thank you to all participating in our studies & to all our trial teams for their work across the year.
Well done to ACL-STARR, EPIONE, GEKO, WHiTE INITIATE 👏
Thank you to all participating in our studies & to all our trial teams for their work across the year.
January 5, 2026 at 10:28 AM
As we say hello to a cold January, we congratulate the studies that achieved their best month of recruitment (since opening) in December! 📆
Well done to ACL-STARR, EPIONE, GEKO, WHiTE INITIATE 👏
Thank you to all participating in our studies & to all our trial teams for their work across the year.
Well done to ACL-STARR, EPIONE, GEKO, WHiTE INITIATE 👏
Thank you to all participating in our studies & to all our trial teams for their work across the year.
Wishing you All a Happy New Year! 🎆
Thank you to everyone who took part in our studies in 2025, and to all who contribute to, and make our research possible! 👏 🎊
Thank you to everyone who took part in our studies in 2025, and to all who contribute to, and make our research possible! 👏 🎊
January 1, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Wishing you All a Happy New Year! 🎆
Thank you to everyone who took part in our studies in 2025, and to all who contribute to, and make our research possible! 👏 🎊
Thank you to everyone who took part in our studies in 2025, and to all who contribute to, and make our research possible! 👏 🎊
Wishing a Merry Christmas to all who celebrate 🎄 ⭐
Today we'd like to thank everyone who makes our research possible - we couldn't do it without you! We hope you have a restful time over the festive period.
Today we'd like to thank everyone who makes our research possible - we couldn't do it without you! We hope you have a restful time over the festive period.
December 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Wishing a Merry Christmas to all who celebrate 🎄 ⭐
Today we'd like to thank everyone who makes our research possible - we couldn't do it without you! We hope you have a restful time over the festive period.
Today we'd like to thank everyone who makes our research possible - we couldn't do it without you! We hope you have a restful time over the festive period.
It's the last day of our advent calendar - we hope you've learned a bit more about us and our studies! 📆 🎄
Today we introduce an upcoming study from @situ-oxford.bsky.social!
PREPARE-KIDS 🧒 🏥
Keep a look out for more information on this study as we go in the new year!
Today we introduce an upcoming study from @situ-oxford.bsky.social!
PREPARE-KIDS 🧒 🏥
Keep a look out for more information on this study as we go in the new year!
December 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It's the last day of our advent calendar - we hope you've learned a bit more about us and our studies! 📆 🎄
Today we introduce an upcoming study from @situ-oxford.bsky.social!
PREPARE-KIDS 🧒 🏥
Keep a look out for more information on this study as we go in the new year!
Today we introduce an upcoming study from @situ-oxford.bsky.social!
PREPARE-KIDS 🧒 🏥
Keep a look out for more information on this study as we go in the new year!
It's day 2️⃣ 3️⃣ of our advent calendar! 📆 🎄
Today we introduce a new study in set-up from @octooxford.bsky.social!
LungVax 🫁
Find out more here: buff.ly/hSoq4qK
Today we introduce a new study in set-up from @octooxford.bsky.social!
LungVax 🫁
Find out more here: buff.ly/hSoq4qK
December 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It's day 2️⃣ 3️⃣ of our advent calendar! 📆 🎄
Today we introduce a new study in set-up from @octooxford.bsky.social!
LungVax 🫁
Find out more here: buff.ly/hSoq4qK
Today we introduce a new study in set-up from @octooxford.bsky.social!
LungVax 🫁
Find out more here: buff.ly/hSoq4qK
It's day 2️⃣ 2️⃣ of our advent calendar! 📆 🎄
Today we introduce a new upcoming study from the Experimental Medicine and Rheumatology group!
BALANCE
Keep a look out for more information on this study as we go into the new year!
Today we introduce a new upcoming study from the Experimental Medicine and Rheumatology group!
BALANCE
Keep a look out for more information on this study as we go into the new year!
December 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It's day 2️⃣ 2️⃣ of our advent calendar! 📆 🎄
Today we introduce a new upcoming study from the Experimental Medicine and Rheumatology group!
BALANCE
Keep a look out for more information on this study as we go into the new year!
Today we introduce a new upcoming study from the Experimental Medicine and Rheumatology group!
BALANCE
Keep a look out for more information on this study as we go into the new year!
It's day 2️⃣1️⃣ of our advent calendar! 📆 🎄
Today we introduce two new upcoming studies from SITU NDS:
COMBAT-GB 🧠
RECURRENT-GB 🧠
These studies will aim to answer important questions on Glioblastoma management.
Today we introduce two new upcoming studies from SITU NDS:
COMBAT-GB 🧠
RECURRENT-GB 🧠
These studies will aim to answer important questions on Glioblastoma management.
December 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It's day 2️⃣1️⃣ of our advent calendar! 📆 🎄
Today we introduce two new upcoming studies from SITU NDS:
COMBAT-GB 🧠
RECURRENT-GB 🧠
These studies will aim to answer important questions on Glioblastoma management.
Today we introduce two new upcoming studies from SITU NDS:
COMBAT-GB 🧠
RECURRENT-GB 🧠
These studies will aim to answer important questions on Glioblastoma management.
It's day 2️⃣0️⃣ of our advent calendar! 📆 🎄
Today we introduce three new upcoming studies from
@oxtraumaresearch.bsky.social!
HAWAII DRIFT🏄
WHiTE DELPHIC❄️
SORTED 🤾
Keep a look out for more on these studies as we go into the new year!
Today we introduce three new upcoming studies from
@oxtraumaresearch.bsky.social!
HAWAII DRIFT🏄
WHiTE DELPHIC❄️
SORTED 🤾
Keep a look out for more on these studies as we go into the new year!
December 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
It's day 2️⃣0️⃣ of our advent calendar! 📆 🎄
Today we introduce three new upcoming studies from
@oxtraumaresearch.bsky.social!
HAWAII DRIFT🏄
WHiTE DELPHIC❄️
SORTED 🤾
Keep a look out for more on these studies as we go into the new year!
Today we introduce three new upcoming studies from
@oxtraumaresearch.bsky.social!
HAWAII DRIFT🏄
WHiTE DELPHIC❄️
SORTED 🤾
Keep a look out for more on these studies as we go into the new year!
It's day 1️⃣9️⃣ of our advent calendar! 📆 🎄
Today we introduce ODD SOCKS!
ODD SOCKS will compare the two most common treatments used throughout the UK for broken ankles involving the growth plate in children ages 8-15.
Find out more: oddsocks-study.digitrial.com
Today we introduce ODD SOCKS!
ODD SOCKS will compare the two most common treatments used throughout the UK for broken ankles involving the growth plate in children ages 8-15.
Find out more: oddsocks-study.digitrial.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It's day 1️⃣9️⃣ of our advent calendar! 📆 🎄
Today we introduce ODD SOCKS!
ODD SOCKS will compare the two most common treatments used throughout the UK for broken ankles involving the growth plate in children ages 8-15.
Find out more: oddsocks-study.digitrial.com
Today we introduce ODD SOCKS!
ODD SOCKS will compare the two most common treatments used throughout the UK for broken ankles involving the growth plate in children ages 8-15.
Find out more: oddsocks-study.digitrial.com
It's day 1️⃣8️⃣ of our advent calendar! 📆 🎄
Today we introduce FORENSIC!
FORENSIC will assess if treating low back pain with surgery is better than nonsurgical treatment, and also aims to find out if the spinal fusion surgery is good value for money for the NHS. 🏥
🌐 forensic.octru.ox.ac.uk
Today we introduce FORENSIC!
FORENSIC will assess if treating low back pain with surgery is better than nonsurgical treatment, and also aims to find out if the spinal fusion surgery is good value for money for the NHS. 🏥
🌐 forensic.octru.ox.ac.uk
December 18, 2025 at 12:04 PM
It's day 1️⃣8️⃣ of our advent calendar! 📆 🎄
Today we introduce FORENSIC!
FORENSIC will assess if treating low back pain with surgery is better than nonsurgical treatment, and also aims to find out if the spinal fusion surgery is good value for money for the NHS. 🏥
🌐 forensic.octru.ox.ac.uk
Today we introduce FORENSIC!
FORENSIC will assess if treating low back pain with surgery is better than nonsurgical treatment, and also aims to find out if the spinal fusion surgery is good value for money for the NHS. 🏥
🌐 forensic.octru.ox.ac.uk
It's day 1️⃣7️⃣ of our advent calendar! 📆 🎄
Today we introduce Op Non-STOP!
Op Non-STOP is a research study trying to improve the treatment of children who have a hip condition called Perthes’ Disease. 🧒 🍧
Find out more: www.opnonstop.org
Today we introduce Op Non-STOP!
Op Non-STOP is a research study trying to improve the treatment of children who have a hip condition called Perthes’ Disease. 🧒 🍧
Find out more: www.opnonstop.org
December 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
It's day 1️⃣7️⃣ of our advent calendar! 📆 🎄
Today we introduce Op Non-STOP!
Op Non-STOP is a research study trying to improve the treatment of children who have a hip condition called Perthes’ Disease. 🧒 🍧
Find out more: www.opnonstop.org
Today we introduce Op Non-STOP!
Op Non-STOP is a research study trying to improve the treatment of children who have a hip condition called Perthes’ Disease. 🧒 🍧
Find out more: www.opnonstop.org
It's day 1️⃣6️⃣ of our advent calendar! 📆 🎄
Today we introduce SARONG!
@sarongtrial.bsky.social is looking at whether additional surveillance after surgery leads to early detection of cancer returning in patients with oesophageal or gastric cancer.
Find out more: sarong.octru.ox.ac.uk
Today we introduce SARONG!
@sarongtrial.bsky.social is looking at whether additional surveillance after surgery leads to early detection of cancer returning in patients with oesophageal or gastric cancer.
Find out more: sarong.octru.ox.ac.uk
December 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It's day 1️⃣6️⃣ of our advent calendar! 📆 🎄
Today we introduce SARONG!
@sarongtrial.bsky.social is looking at whether additional surveillance after surgery leads to early detection of cancer returning in patients with oesophageal or gastric cancer.
Find out more: sarong.octru.ox.ac.uk
Today we introduce SARONG!
@sarongtrial.bsky.social is looking at whether additional surveillance after surgery leads to early detection of cancer returning in patients with oesophageal or gastric cancer.
Find out more: sarong.octru.ox.ac.uk