High-dose dual-antibiotic loaded cement for hip hemiarthroplasty in the UK (WHiTE 8): a randomised controlled trial
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Welcome to Oxford Trauma and Emergency Care
Trauma and emergencies are huge issues for patients, the NHS and society more broadly. Oxford Trauma and Emergency Care seeks to improve patient care by designing and testing new treatments and new treatment pathways. We aim to deliver better outcomes for patients and more efficient care within the NHS and other healthcare system worldwide.
We run a number of clinical trials and related studies in trauma and emergency care to guide best practice in the field. Our work informs practice and policy in the NHS and internationally through bodies such as the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
Oxford Trauma and Emergency Care is based in the Kadoorie Centre located at the John Radcliffe Hospital, but has collaborations across the University and outside.
Our research focuses on the clinical and cost effectiveness of orthopaedic surgery.
November 2025 TRIAL STATS
Participants recruited during November
381
Sites with the most recruits in November
John Radcliffe Hospital (25 recruits), Royal Victoria Infirmary (17 recruits)
New recruiting sites starting in November
Royal Manchester Children's hospital, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (OPNON-STOP)
Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital, Heartlands Hospital Birmingham, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Royal Preston Hospital, Wrexham Maelor (WHiTE 15 INITIATE)
Hampshire Hospitals, NHS Fife (REACH)
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Kettering General Hospital (ODDSOCKS)
The history of the Kadoorie Centre
Work with us
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Global Health Clinical Trials Manager (183703)
Closing date: 16 December 2025
Join the Oxford Trauma and Emergency Care group as part of our Global Health team to improve outcomes for adults and children with orthopaedic trauma.
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Data Management Assistant - Student Placement (183487)
Closing date: 19 December 2025
Are you an enthusiastic, dynamic undergraduate student? You could be Oxford Trauma and Emergency Care's new Data Management Assistant!
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Latest news
World's largest hip fracture research platform launched to improve care and outcomes
22 October 2025
Taking an innovative approach to clinical research in hip fracture, the World Hip Trauma Evaluation (WHiTE) Platform Trial has been launched to efficiently test multiple new treatments for patients with fractures of the hip.
Associate Professor reaches new heights with the Thames Valley Air Ambulance
23 June 2025
David Metcalfe, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at NDORMS, has begun a two-year secondment with Thames Valley Air Ambulance.
David Keene appointed to Kadoorie Professorship of Trauma Rehabilitation
2 June 2025
David Keene will lead advanced research and teaching in trauma rehabilitation at Oxford Trauma and Emergency Care within NDORMS.
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