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  1. Further research on platelet-rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis should be in the form of randomised controlled trials with medium- to long-term follow-up, including validated measures of knee function and patient-reported outcomes.

    long-term follow-up, including validated measures of knee function and patient-reported outcomes. Any explanatory notes(if applicable)...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    18 February 2019

  2. Digital therapy for chronic tic disorders and Tourette syndrome: early value assessment (HTG748)

    Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on digital therapy for chronic tic disorders and Tourette syndrome.

    HealthTech guidance
    Published
    7 May 2025
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    Sections for HTG748

  3. 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.

    details of patient selection, complications and long-term results. Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Current evidence on the...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    14 February 2017

  4. Evidence on the safety and efficacy of radiofrequency ablation for palliation of painful spinal metastases is limited in quantity and quality. Therefore, this procedure should only be used with special arrangements for clinical governance, consent, and audit or research. Find out what special arrangements mean on the NICE interventional procedures guidance page.

    Recommendation ID IPG758/1 Question Evidence on the safety and efficacy of radiofrequency ablation for palliation of painful spinal...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    5 May 2023

  5. Further research on electrically stimulated intravesical chemotherapy for nonmuscle-invasive bladder cancer should include randomised controlled trials compared withstandard care, which should report details of patient selection.

    controlled trials compared withstandard care, which should report details of patient selection. Any explanatory notes(if applicable)...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    18 February 2019

  6. Fungitell for antifungal treatment stratification (MIB118)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Fungitell for antifungal treatment stratification .

    Medtech innovation briefing
    Published
    31 August 2017

  7. Endovascular stent insertion for intracranial atherosclerotic disease should only be used in the context of research. Research should clearly define patient selection and be designed to provide outcome data based on follow-up of at least 2 years.

    only be used in the context of research. Research should clearly define patient selection and be designed to provide outcome data based...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    9 June 2015

  8. 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.

    measures. Details of patient selection should also be reported. Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Current evidence on the...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    15 October 2018

  9. Further research into arthroscopic radiofrequency chondroplasty of the knee should clearly document patient selection and the types of chondral defects being treated. More evidence on long-term outcomes would be useful.

    arthroscopic radiofrequency chondroplasty of the knee should clearly document patient selection and the types of chondral defects being...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    9 June 2015

  10. Further research on unilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for moderate to severe tremor in Parkinson's disease, which could include randomised controlled trials, should address patient selection and report on long-term follow-up.

    should address patient selection and report on long-term follow-up. Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Current evidence on the...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    13 November 2018

  11. Notify an interventional procedure

    Tell us about an interventional procedure you think should be assessed by NICE.

  12. NICE encourages the peer-reviewed publication of all further research for percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty for fetal critical aortic stenosis. Further research could be in the form of controlled trials, analysis of registry data or other observational studies. It should address patient selection, timing of the intervention and the natural history of the disease.

    analysis of registry data or other observational studies. It should address patient selection, timing of the intervention and the...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    10 December 2018

  13. NICE encourages further research into the role of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for the open abdomen. Patient selection should be documented and research should report on efficacy outcomes such as impact on wound care and healing rates, and duration of hospital stay.

    the role of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for the open abdomen. Patient selection should be documented and research should...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    9 June 2015

  14. For people with severe and symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation, evidence on the efficacy of transcatheter tricuspid valve annuloplasty is limited in quantity and quality. Evidence on its safety shows there are serious but well-recognised complications. Therefore, for these people, this procedure should only be used with special arrangements for clinical governance, consent, and audit or research. Find out what special arrangements mean on the NICE interventional procedures guidance page.

    tricuspid valve annuloplasty is limited in quantity and quality. Evidence on its safety shows there are serious but well-recognised...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    4 August 2022

  15. Well-controlled studies are needed to support the current limited evidence on weight loss in the short term. They should document patient selection, all complications (while the device is in place and after its removal) and technical problems associated with placing and removing the device.

    limited evidence on weight loss in the short term. They should document patient selection, all complications (while the device is in...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    9 June 2015