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Completed and ongoing appraisals topics are listed below. Topics that were not accepted onto the appraisal work programme are also listed with the Topic Exploration Report (these do not include Evidence Appraisal Reports or guidance). Learn more about our appraisal process here.

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September 2024

Leakage notification systems for stoma care

Systems to warn people of leakage before it seeps beyond the stoma baseplate.
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August 2024

Advanced electrosurgical bipolar vessel sealing systems during hysterectomy

Use of advanced electrosurgical bipolar vessel sealing systems during hysterectomy compared to other methods for control of bleeding.
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August 2024

Linus Health Core Cognitive Evaluation digital assessment

Linus Health Core Cognitive Evaluation digital assessment to detect cognitive impairment.
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August 2024

Virtual reality as a psychological intervention

Virtual reality interventions to support people with mental health difficulties and/or neurodevelopmental conditions.
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August 2024

Auditory verbal therapy

Auditory verbal therapy for young children who are deaf and hard of hearing.
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August 2024

Perineal and pelvic rehabilitation

Perineal and pelvic rehabilitation for the prevention and treatment of anorectal dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse and perineal pain in women.
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August 2024

Micropore particle technology (Amicapsil)

Micropore particle technology for the treatment of non-healing wounds (Amicapsil).
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August 2024

Deontics Cancer MDT solution

Deontics Cancer MDT solution to streamline and support multi-disciplinary team meetings.
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August 2024

Autologous blood microfiltration systems

Autologous blood microfiltration systems for peri- and post-operative cell.
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August 2024

Artificial intelligence assisted tools for prostate cancer diagnosis using whole slide biopsy images

Artificial intelligence assisted tools for prostate cancer diagnosis using whole slide biopsy images
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July 2024

Floseal in the treatment of epistaxis

Floseal is a bioresorbable topical haemostatic agent which can be used in the treatment of epistaxis (nosebleeds) if first aid…
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July 2024

Hip protectors

Hip Protectors for users at risk of falls
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July 2024

Wearable wound care for hidradenitis suppurativa

Wearable wound care for hidradenitis suppurativa
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July 2024

AI prediction of fatty liver disease from laboratory test results

Artificial intelligence-interpretation of laboratory test results to predict fatty liver disease in primary care.
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July 2024

Long length peripheral intravenous catheters

Long length peripheral intravenous catheters for patients with difficult intravenous access
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July 2024

Interventions to prevent and reduce gang-related violence

Interventions to prevent and reduce gang-related violence in children and young adults.
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July 2024

National Early Warning Score systems in acute care

National Early Warning Score systems (NEWS and NEWS2) for adult patients across the acute care pathway.
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July 2024

Wire-Free, Nonradioactive Localisation Techniques

Wire-Free, Nonradioactive Localisation Techniques to Guide Surgical Excision of Nonpalpable Breast Tumours.
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July 2024

Store-and-forward teledermatology

Store-and-forward teledermatology for triage of primary care referrals
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July 2024

Fibrin sealants for intraoperative bleeding

Fibrin sealants as a means to control bleeding in surgical procedures
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July 2024

Pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation

Pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation.
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July 2024

Photo-plethysmography for the management of atrial fibrillation

FibriCheck is a smartphone based medical device for the remote detection and management of cardiac conditions, including atrial fibrillation and…
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July 2024

AI-assisted endoscopy for gastrointestinal cancer

Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted endoscopy in the detection of gastrointestinal cancer and pre-cancerous lesions
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June 2024

Pathway Through Pain: A digital technology for management of low back pain

Low back pain can be treated or managed using a wide range of interventions. Digital technologies, such as Pathway Through…
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May 2024

AI-assisted ECG interpretation

Artificial intelligence-assisted electrocardiogram interpretation for people with suspected cardiovascular disease in primary/emergency care
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May 2024

Video camera-assisted or electromagnetic placement of enteral feeding tubes

Video and electromagnetic-guided systems to assist in the placement of feeding tubes
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May 2024

Implantable tibial neuromodulation devices

Implantable tibial neuromodulation devices for treatment of urge urinary incontinence
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May 2024

At-home video monitoring for epilepsy

At-home video monitoring for the diagnosis and management of epilepsy
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May 2024

Reinforced biologic mesh for hernia repair

Reinforced biologic mesh, consisting of both biologic and synthetic components, for use in hernia repair
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April 2024

Hearing aids to delay the onset or progression of dementia

Hearing aid provision to delay the onset or progression of dementia in people living with hearing loss
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April 2024

ELF test (Enhanced Liver Fibrosis)

The ELF test is a non-invasive blood test which combines three direct serum biomarkers of liver fibrosis. It is for…
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March 2024

Intensive Family Preservation Programmes (IFPP)

Intensive Family Preservation Programmes (IFPP) for families in crisis, where there is an imminent risk of out-of-home placement or children…
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March 2024

Video feedback interventions

Video feedback interventions to improve communication within family relationships and support children at risk
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March 2024

Kitelock 4%

Kitelock 4% in the prevention of central line catheter associated bloodstream infection and blood clots
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March 2024

Orthotic bracing for scoliosis

Orthotic bracing for the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis in children and young people
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March 2024

Slot-scanning, biplanar X-ray imaging (EOS imaging systems) for spine and lower limb conditions and orthopaedic surgery

Slot-scanning, biplanar X-ray imaging, such as EOS imaging systems, is a way of acquiring full body X-ray images using lower…
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March 2024

Community respiratory care services

Community based respiratory care services for people with chronic respiratory conditions
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March 2024

Liposuction for the treatment of chronic lymphoedema

Liposuction for the treatment of chronic lymphoedema
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March 2024

Computer-assisted thermography for breast cancer screening (Thermalytix)

Computer-assisted diagnostic tools for thermographic images to assist in diagnosis of malignant breast lesions.
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March 2024

Artificial intelligence for the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at point-of-care

N-Tidal Diagnose (TidalSense) combines a high-resolution carbon dioxide sensor with an artificial intelligence platform to measure changes in lung function…
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January 2024

Digital wound management tools

Digital tools for the monitoring and management of wounds.
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January 2024

Low energy contact X-ray brachytherapy (CXB)

Low energy contact X-ray brachytherapy (CXB) for the treatment of early stage rectal cancer
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January 2024

Circulating tumour DNA tests for T790M mutations in non-small cell lung cancer

Circulating tumour DNA tests for T790M mutations in non-small cell lung cancer
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January 2024

Optical sensor devices for the detection of infiltration and extravasation of intravenous fluid

Optical sensor devices for the detection of infiltration and extravasation of intravenous fluid
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January 2024

Optical coherence tomography angiography for detection and diagnosis of vascular diseases of the eye

Optical coherence tomography angiography for detection and diagnosis of vascular diseases of the eye
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January 2024

Robot-assisted thoracic surgery

Robot-assisted thoracic surgery.
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January 2024

Advanced paramedic practitioners

Advanced paramedic practitioners for assessment and treatment of medical emergencies
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December 2023

Radiofrequency renal denervation

Renal denervation to treat people with resistant hypertension
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December 2023

Solution-focused assessment tools

Solution-focused assessment tools for improving the treatment of people with severe mental illness within secondary mental health services.
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December 2023

Percutaneous implantation of pulmonary artery pressure sensors

Percutaneous implantation of pulmonary artery pressure sensors for monitoring treatment of chronic heart failure.
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December 2023

Automated pH testing to verify placement of nasogastric feeding tubes

Automated pH testing to verify placement of nasogastric feeding tubes
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December 2023

Permanent implant brachytherapy devices for unresectable pancreatic cancer

Permanent implant brachytherapy devices for the treatment of locally advanced, unresectable pancreatic cancer
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December 2023

Clinical decision support software with integrated AI for the management of patients with incidental pulmonary nodules identified on chest CT scans (Optellum Virtual Node Clinic)

Clinical decision support software with integrated AI for the management of patients with incidental pulmonary nodules identified on chest CT…
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November 2023

Multi-grip upper limb prosthetics

Multi-grip myoelectric upper-limb prosthetics.
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September 2023

Myopia-control contact lenses and spectacles

Myopia-control contact lenses and spectacles to slow the progression of myopia in children and adolescents.
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September 2023

Digital cognitive assessment tools

Digital cognitive assessment tools to detect early-stage impairment caused by neurodegenerative disorders
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September 2023

Robot-assisted benign gynaecological surgery

Robot assisted benign gynaecological surgery
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September 2023

Pre-emptive pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing using a multiple gene panel to guide treatment and reduce adverse drug reactions

Pre-emptive pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing using a multiple gene panel to guide treatment decisions
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September 2023

Hyperspectral imaging for the detection of cutaneous melanoma

Hyperspectral imaging for the detection of cutaneous melanoma
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September 2023

Photobiomodulation therapy for dry age-related macular degeneration

Use of near infrared spectrum light to in the treatment of dry age-related macular degeneration
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September 2023

Digital tools for the remote assessment of visual acuity

Digital tools for the remote assessment of visual acuity
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June 2023

IVUS (Intravascular ultrasound)

IVUS (Intravascular ultrasound) to guide percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for people with cardiovascular conditions
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June 2023

Urolon, a bioresorbable urethral bulking agent

Urolon, a bioresorbable urethral bulking agent for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) among adult females.
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June 2023

MeMed BV testing to differentiate between bacterial and viral infections

MeMed BV testing to differentiate between acute bacterial and viral infection of the respiratory tract in the Hospital setting.
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June 2023

Smart peak flow meters

Smart peak flow meters for monitoring asthma.
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June 2023

MyDiabetesMyWay

MyDiabetesMyWay, a digital tool for diabetes management and education
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June 2023

Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy in people with breast cancer

Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy for mild-to-moderate depression or anxiety in people with breast cancer and survivors of breast cancer.
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June 2023

Spinal cord stimulation

Spinal cord stimulation for adults with chronic chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.
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June 2023

Wearable cardioverter defibrillators

Wearable cardioverter defibrillators for people at risk of cardiac death
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March 2023

Clinical decision tool with AI

A clinical decision support system with artificial intelligence (C the Signs) to facilitate early detection of cancer.
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March 2023

Digital companion robots

Digital companion robots to deliver remote care
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March 2023

Single pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation

Single pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation for the acute treatment or prevention of migraines.
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March 2023

Remote digital pose estimation

Remote digital pose estimation for orthopaedic injury or surgery
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March 2023

AI-assisted ultrasound

AI-assisted ultrasound for deep vein thrombosis
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March 2023

Photobiomodulation

Photobiomodulation for the prevention and treatment of oral mucositis associated with cancer treatment
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March 2023

Balloon dilation

Balloon dilation for chronic eustachian tube dysfunction
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March 2023

Cyanoacrylate glue occlusion

Cyanoacrylate glue occlusion for varicose veins.
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February 2023

Gracilis free-functioning muscle transfer

Gracilis free-functioning muscle transfer (FFMT) to restore upper limb function in brachial plexus injury
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February 2023

Ex-vivo lung perfusion

Ex-vivo lung perfusion for advanced pulmonary disease
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February 2023

Stereotactic radiosurgery

Stereotactic radiosurgery for trigeminal neuralgia
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February 2023

Electrical stimulation for people with chronic respiratory conditions, chronic heart failure and chronic kidney disease

Electrical stimulation to improve muscle strength and associated outcomes for people with chronic respiratory conditions, chronic heart failure and chronic…
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February 2023

Endoscopic balloon dilation

Endoscopic balloon dilation for subglottic or tracheal stenosis
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February 2023

Smartinhalers

Smartinhalers for people with asthma and other respiratory conditions
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February 2023

Personal SOS alarm wearables

Personal SOS alarm wearables for vulnerable and/or older people.
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February 2023

Retinal-based AI-enabled tool

Retinal-based AI-enabled tool to triage people at risk of cardiovascular disease
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February 2023

Digital psychological therapies

Digitally delivered psychological therapies for the treatment of depression
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February 2023

Electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems

Electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems for all secondary care inpatient and outpatient, including paediatric, settings.
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February 2023

Ambulatory patch electrocardiography monitoring devices

Ambulatory patch electrocardiography monitoring devices used to detect cardiac arrhythmias
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January 2023

Passive monitoring technologies to support the independence of older adults living alone

Passive monitoring technologies to support the independence of older adults living alone by identifying changes from normal routines and the…
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January 2023

Stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) for locally advanced exocrine pancreatic cancer

Stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) for locally advanced exocrine pancreatic cancer.
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January 2023

Leadless cardiac pacemakers for bradyarrhythmias

Leadless cardiac pacemakers for bradyarrhythmias due to contraindications for conventional pacemakers
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January 2023

Co-ordinated treatment or management plans

Co-ordinated treatment or management plans for people with multi-morbidities
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January 2023

Clinical decision support software (CDSS) during emergency telephone triage

Clinical decision support software (CDSS) during emergency telephone triage for people identified as lower urgency who may be able to…
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December 2022

Virtual reality distraction therapy

Virtual reality therapy for the management of procedure-related pain.
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December 2022

Virtual wards

Virtual wards to deliver care in community settings
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November 2022

Continuous topical oxygen therapy

Continuous topical oxygen therapy to treat people with chronic non-healing and complex diabetic foot ulcers
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October 2022

Left atrial appendage occlusion in patients with atrial fibrillation

Left atrial appendage occlusion in patients with atrial fibrillation
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October 2022

Genetic testing (prostate cancer)

Genetic testing for prostate cancer care.
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October 2022

Autofluorescence imaging

Adjunctive autofluorescence imaging of oral mucosal abnormalities to identify malignancy or premalignancy, including, but not limited to, OralID
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October 2022

Geniculate artery embolisation

Geniculate artery embolisation to relieve long-term pain for adults with knee osteoarthritis
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