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Research

We are a research-active organisation. Research is a key part of our strategy and every year thousands of people take part in a research study at the Trust.

Our extensive research network draws on our partnership with a world-leading research-led university, King’s College London, and Guy’s and St Thomas’ and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts. Together we form King’s Health Partners, one of the UK’s first and foremost Academic Health Science Centres.

We also work with a host of medical charities and research partners with a record of innovation in a number of fields, including allergy, cancer, diabetes, neurosciences, and reproductive health.

Research news
14-year-old ALS patient supports research trial aiming to find new treatment

A clinical trial investigating a potential treatment for a rare form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has enrolled its youngest patient at the King’s Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Care and Research Centre at King’s College Hospital in London.

Research news
King’s neurosurgeon discusses breakthrough on BBC Breakfast

Thanks to funding from Charlotte's BAG, we can now do molecular testing of brain tumours

Research news
Promising results in King’s trial to reduce urinary incontinence in women with chronic cough

Over half the trial cohort experienced a reduction in symptoms

Research news
Landmark UK study could lead to more effective treatments for people living with brain cancer

In the largest ever study of its kind, an analysis of entire tumour genomes has provided the most complete picture yet of an aggressive type of brain cancer.

Research news
Stroke patients trial nerve stimulation therapy in bid to improve hand and arm weakness

Treatment delivers electrical pulses to the brain during rehabilitation therapy with the hope of improving recovery after stroke

Research news
King’s to trial brain implants to treat alcohol and opioid addiction

Deep brain stimulation will be used to normalise brain activity

Research in numbers

Find out more about the scale of our research. Every day, patients and staff across our hospitals are involved in a wide range of research projects. These help to find new and better treatments, and to improve care.

Take part in a study

Our research studies are only possible thanks to the invaluable help of patients

Research projects

Find out about some of the research projects taking place at King's

Setting up research

Information for researchers about setting up a successful research project

Use of data for research

Information about the use of patient data for research and innovation