Protocol for venoarterial ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation to reduce morbidity and mortality following bilateral lung TransPlantation: the ECMOToP randomised controlled trialJonathan Messika, Philippine Eloy, David Boulate, Aude Charvet, Julien Fessler, Jacques Jougon, Philippe Lacoste, Olaf Mercier, Philippe Portran, Hadrien Roze, Edouard Sage, Jacques Thes, Francois Tronc, Mickael Vourc'h, Philippe MontraversSee the full list of authors
5 March 2024
Should intermittent pneumatic compression devices be standard therapy for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events in major surgery? Protocol for a randomised clinical trial (IMPOSTERS)Natalie Lott, Jeanene Lizbeth Douglas, Monique Magnusson, Jonathan Gani, Penny Reeves, David Connah, Nicole Organ, Chris Oldmeadow, John Attia, Stephen Ridley Smith
29 February 2024
First mobilisation after abdominal and cardiothoracic surgery: when is it actually performed? A national, multicentre, cross-sectional studyMonika Fagevik Olsén, Maria Sehlin, Elisabeth Westerdahl, Anna Schandl, Linda Block, Malin Nygren-Bonnier, Anna Svensson-Raskh
29 February 2024
Camrelizumab in combination with chemotherapy versus concurrent chemoradiotherapy for the conversion of locally advanced unresectable oesophageal squamous carcinoma: protocol for a two-arm, open-label phase II trialMaohui Chen, Yizhou Huang, Shuliang Zhang, Yixiong Zheng, Taidui Zeng, Chun Chen, Bin Zheng
28 February 2024
Effectiveness of a Regenerative Epithelial Suspension (RES), on the pigmentation of split-thickness skin graft donor sites in children: the dRESsing pilot randomised controlled trial protocolAnjana Bairagi, Zephanie Tyack, Roy M Kimble, Steven M McPhail, Craig Antony McBride, Bhaveshkumar Patel, Dimitrios Vagenas, Zoe Dettrick, Bronwyn Griffin
27 February 2024
Can we develop consensus on long-term follow-up and surveillance of primary shoulder arthroplasty? A study protocol using a real-time Delphi technique among expert clinicians in the UKDaniel Morris, Marcus Bateman, Amar Rangan, Adam Watts, Amol Tambe
24 February 2024
Orthopaedic trauma patients’ experiences with emergency department care and follow-up through Virtual Fracture Care review: a qualitative studyGijs JA Willinge, Jelle F Spierings, Elke M Mathijssen, J Carel Goslings, Bas T Twigt, Ruben N van Veen
21 February 2024
Computerised modified paramedian approach technique versus conventional midline approach technique of lumbar puncture: a randomised control trial protocolYuan-Dong Zhuang, Yi-Ze Chen, Qi-Ying Lin, Yi-Xin Chen, Si-Qi Zhong, Ding Lei, Chun-Mei Chen
20 February 2024
Percutaneous vertebroplasty versus percutaneous kyphoplasty for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: an umbrella review protocol of systematic reviews and meta-analysesQingyang Gao, Qiujiang Li, Liang Wang, Ying Cen, Huiliang Yang
20 February 2024
Efficacy of avoiding chest drains after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery wedge resection: protocol for a randomised controlled trialBo Laksáfoss Holbek, Lin Huang, Thomas Decker Christensen, Morten Bendixen, Henrik Jessen Hansen, Henrik Kehlet, Rene Horsleben Petersen
20 February 2024