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  1. NICE encourages further research into epiduroscopic lumbar discectomy through the sacral hiatus for sciatica and may update the guidance on publication of further evidence. Research studies should include details of patient selection, complications and long-term results.

    Recommendation ID IPG570/1 Question NICE encourages further research into epiduroscopic lumbar discectomy through the sacral hiatus for

    Research recommendation
    Published
    14 February 2017

  2. NICE encourages further research into extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for Achilles tendinopathy, which may include comparative data collection. Studies should clearly describe patient selection, treatment protocols, use of local anaesthesia and the type and duration of energy applied (see section 3). Studies should include validated outcome measures and have a minimum of 1 year of follow-up. NICE may update the guidance on publication of further evidence.

    Recommendation ID IPG571/1 Question NICE encourages further research into extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for Achilles tendinopathy

    Research recommendation
    Published
    14 February 2017

  3. NICE encourages further research into extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndrome. Research studies should clearly describe patient selection, imaging, and treatment protocols. Outcomes should include functional and quality-of-life scores with at least 1 year of follow-up.

    Recommendation ID IPG376/1 Question NICE encourages further research into extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for refractory greater

    Research recommendation
    Published
    9 June 2015

  4. NICE encourages further research into normothermic extracorporeal preservation of hearts for transplantation following donation after brainstem death. Outcomes should include primary graft function, graft function in the long term and device-related complications.

    Recommendation ID IPG549/1 Question NICE encourages further research into normothermic extracorporeal preservation of hearts for transplantation

    Research recommendation
    Published
    21 March 2016

  5. NICE encourages further research into optical coherence tomography (OCT) to guide PCI compared against percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with no intravascular imaging or PCI with intravascular ultrasound. Research outcomes should include data on medium- and long-term clinical outcomes, including the need for revascularisation.

    Recommendation ID IPG481/1 Question NICE encourages further research into optical coherence tomography (OCT) to guide PCI compared against

    Research recommendation
    Published
    9 June 2015

  6. NICE encourages further research into percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) for refractory neuropathic pain, particularly to provide more information about selection criteria and long-term outcomes, with clear documentation of the indications for treatment.

    Recommendation ID IPG450/1 Question NICE encourages further research into percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) for refractory

    Research recommendation
    Published
    9 June 2015

  7. NICE encourages further research into percutaneous electrothermal treatment of the intervertebral disc  annulus. Further research should document details of patient selection, including the duration of their symptoms. It should report precise details of the technique used for treatment. Outcome measures should include pain relief and quality of life. Long-term follow-up data should include details of any subsequent procedures.

    Recommendation ID IPG544/1 Question NICE encourages further research into percutaneous electrothermal treatment of the intervertebral disc

    Research recommendation
    Published
    15 March 2016

  8. NICE encourages further research into percutaneous intradiscal radiofrequency treatment of the intervertebral disc nucleus for low back pain. Further research should include details of patient selection, the duration of patients' symptoms, and a precise account of the technique used for treatment. Outcome measures should include pain relief and quality of life. Long-term follow-up data shouldinclude details of any subsequent procedures.

    Recommendation ID IPG545/1 Question NICE encourages further research into percutaneous intradiscal radiofrequency treatment of the intervertebral

    Research recommendation
    Published
    15 March 2016

  9. NICE encourages further research into preoperative high dose rate brachytherapy for rectal cancer. Trials should be designed to provide clear data on the efficacy of this procedure, whether or not other adjunctive treatments are used. Research should document adjunctive treatments and details of patient selection. Outcomes should include local recurrence, survival, disease-free survival and quality of life. NICE may update the guidance on publication of further evidence.

    Recommendation ID IPG531/1 Question NICE encourages further research into preoperative high dose rate brachytherapy for rectal cancer.

    Research recommendation
    Published
    12 October 2015

  10. NICE encourages further research into processed nerve allografts to repair peripheral nerve discontinuities. This should include information on the type of nerve repaired, the anatomical site, the size of the defect, patient reported outcome measures, functional outcomes, time to recovery and long-term outcomes (12 months to 18 months).

    Recommendation ID IPG597/1 Question NICE encourages further research into processed nerve allografts to repair peripheral nerve discontinuities

    Research recommendation
    Published
    18 October 2018

  11. NICE encourages further research into radiofrequency ablation for gastric antral vascular ectasia and collaborative publication of data from local audit. Patient selection should be clearly documented, including details of prior treatments. Outcomes should include success and duration of effect in controlling bleeding and the effect of this on the need for blood transfusion. All complications should be reported. NICE may update the guidance on publication of further evidence.

    Recommendation ID IPG520/1 Question NICE encourages further research into radiofrequency ablation for gastric antral vascular ectasia and

    Research recommendation
    Published
    6 October 2015

  12. NICE encourages further research into radiofrequency ablation of the soft palate for snoring. This could take the form of data collection, with the specific aim of documenting long-term outcomes and the need for further treatment.

    Recommendation ID IPG476/1 Question NICE encourages further research into radiofrequency ablation of the soft palate for snoring. This

    Research recommendation
    Published
    9 June 2015

  13. NICE encourages further research into radiofrequency treatment for haemorrhoids, preferably randomised controlled trials. It may update the guidance on publication of further evidence. Outcomes should include pain, secondary haemorrhage, recurrence rate, the need for repeat procedures and quality-of-life measures. Details of patient selection should also be reported.

    Recommendation ID IPG589/1 Question NICE encourages further research into radiofrequency treatment for haemorrhoids, preferably randomised

    Research recommendation
    Published
    15 October 2018

  14. NICE encourages further research into single-anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S) for treating morbid obesity, particularly research examining long-term outcomes. NICE may update the guidance on publication of further evidence.

    Recommendation ID IPG569/1 Question NICE encourages further research into single-anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy

    Research recommendation
    Published
    10 February 2017

  15. NICE encourages further research into the effects of uterine artery embolisation compared with other procedures to treat adenomyosis, particularly for patients wishing to maintain or improve their fertility.

    Recommendation ID IPG473/1 Question NICE encourages further research into the effects of uterine artery embolisation compared with other

    Research recommendation
    Published
    9 June 2015