Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Edinburgh
Decay, Dental
General Dentists' Knowledge, Attitudes and Clinical Usage of SDF
This study will look at how dentists in the UK are using Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) in their everyday practice. SDF is a liquid treatment that helps stop tooth decay.
- Trial name
- GDPKAUSDF (NCT07405437)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Endometriosis
Retinal Imaging for Systemic Inflammation in Endometriosis
There is increasing evidence that examining our eyes can tell us a lot of information about our health, and systemic diseases. Our plan is to compare the images taken of the back of eyes of women who have endometriosis with those…
- Trial name
- RISE (NCT07232485)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Impairment, Mild
Cognitive Assessment And Post-Operative Complications After Surgery: Linking Anaesthesia And Risk
Many older people can experience confusion, memory problems, or a decline in their thinking after major surgery. These problems are sometimes called 'postoperative neurocognitive disorders' or PND and can affect recovery and a…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Impairment, Mild, Cognitive Impairment, Progressive, Anesthesia
- Trial name
- CAPSULAR (NCT07470216)
- Testing
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment, biomarkers
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Blood Pressure
Diurnal BP Patterns in Those at Increased Risk of CVD
In health, blood pressure (BP) falls at night by >10% compared with day-time values. This natural dipping pattern is important as without it there is an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Blood Pressure, Arterial Stiffness, Chronic Kidney Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT04522765
- Testing
- Assessment of 24 hour blood pressure and arterial stiffness
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Heart Failure, Diabetic Cardiomyopathies
The DAPA-MEMRI Trial
Diabetes mellitus is among the top 10 causes of death worldwide with an increasing incidence. Patients with diabetes are at risk of developing heart failure which is characterised by significant changes in the heart muscle…
- Trial name
- DAPA-MEMRI (NCT04591639)
- Testing
- Dapagliflozin 10 milligrams [Farxiga]
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Aortic Stenosis
The Scottish Aortic Stenosis LongiTudinal Imaging and biomarkeR (SALTIRE) Programme
The goal of this observational study is to understand the processes of what causes and accelerates the disease progress in aortic stenosis and following aortic valve replacement.
- Trial name
- SALTIRE (NCT06047561)
- Testing
- PET-CT
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
Manganese-enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
The goal of this research study is to further understand the physiological mechanisms involved in a heart condition called takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome.
- Trial name
- TAKO MEMRI (NCT07491718)
- Testing
- Bisoprolol, Valsartan, sacubitril/ valsartan
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Dementia, Motor Neuron Disease
Digital App for Speech & Health Monitoring
Many people living with neurodegenerative conditions like dementia, motor neuron disease (MND), multiple sclerosis (MS), and Parkinson's disease (PD), suffer from speech problems.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Motor Neuron Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson Disease
- Trial name
- NCT06450418
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Colorectal Cancer (Diagnosis)
Secondary Care Colorectal Cancer Pathway Review
Bowel cancer (colorectal cancer) is the 4th most common cancer in Scotland. Approximately 4,000 cases are diagnosed annually. Cancer-related deaths in Scotland are higher than other UK nations.
- Trial name
- NCT07430527
- Testing
- Faecal Immunohistochemical test
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 25,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathies and Heart Muscle Diseases: Cardiac Imaging in the Evaluation of Myocardial Fibrosis Transition
Heart scarring, also known as fibrosis, plays a major role in a lot of heart muscle abnormalities. These abnormalities of the heart muscle can lead to major issues such as symptoms of heart failure, dangerous heart rhythm…
- Conditions
- Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Sarcoidosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Trial name
- CHIEFTain (NCT06409585)
- Testing
- 68Ga-FAPI or 18F-AlF-FAPI cardiac PET-MR, Echocardiogram, Cardiac MRI
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 290 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Aortic Stenosis, Chemotherapy Induced Systolic Dysfunction
Fibrosis in Chronic and Delayed Myocardial Infarction
In this study the investigators aim to examine the role that fibrosis plays in heart conditions such as aortic stenosis , chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity and carcinoid syndrome .
- Conditions
- Aortic Stenosis, Chemotherapy Induced Systolic Dysfunction, Carcinoid Syndrome
- Trial name
- FCDMI (NCT05756608)
- Testing
- 68Ga-FAPI and 18F-AlF-FAPI PET-MR
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Paget Disease, Paget Disease of Bone
Genetic Analysis to Predict the Development of Paget's Disease
Paget's disease of the bone (PDB) is a skeletal disorder with a strong genetic component which can be associated with various complications such as pain, bone deformity, arthritis and deafness.
- Trial name
- GAPDPD (NCT05309954)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Brown Adipose Tissue, Cold Exposure
Intermittent Cold Exposure and Brown Adipose Tissue Hyperplasia
This clinical trial explores how repeated short-term cold exposure impacts the molecular and physiological function of brown adipose tissue (BAT), a thermogenic organ associated with improved cardiometabolic health.
- Conditions
- Brown Adipose Tissue, Cold Exposure, 18F-FDG PET/CT
- Trial name
- ICEBATH (NCT07048405)
- Testing
- Cooling, Biopsies, Injection of 18F-FDG
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Near Fatal Asthma
Near Fatal Asthma in Children and Young People
This study will report the frequency, risks factors, clinical care and estimate the future asthma risk of children and young people (aged 5-15 years) experiencing a Delphi defined near fatal asthma (NFA) attacks in the United…
- Trial name
- NCT05632588
- Testing
- Observational study
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Type 2 Diabetes
Pancreas Lipotoxicity in T2D: Edinburgh Diabetes Remission Study (EDRS)
This study aims to investigate how fat accumulation in the pancreas contributes to the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D), and how weight loss may reverse this process.
- Trial name
- EDRS (NCT07364045)
- Testing
- Total Diet Replacement (TDR) Program
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
Mapping B-cell Biology Across the Cardiovascular Territories of Giant Cell Arteritis: Towards a New Therapeutic Approach (RituxiMAP GCA)
B cells are a component of the immune system which appear be important in causing all forms of cardiovascular disease. Until now, it has not been possible to directly study these cells in living patients (essential to assess…
- Trial name
- RituxiMAP GCA (NCT07269938)
- Testing
- Zirconium Zr 89 labelled rituximab
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Innate Immunity in COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) causes obstruction to airflow when breathing out. It is a leading cause of chronic lung disease, hospitalization and death.
- Trial name
- NCT05743582
- Testing
- Bronchoscopy for sample collection, Blood donation
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 189 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Health, Hypertension
Optical Coherence Tomography And NEphropathy: The OCTANE Study
Patients with high blood pressure (hypertension) and chronic kidney disease are at an increased risk of developing heart disease and strokes.
- Conditions
- Health, Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02132741
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Frailty, Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Visual Frailty in Ageing
The goal of this observational study is to define visual frailty and refine monitoring for an ageing population. It involves piloting a visual frailty assessment tool in a cohort of patients aged 60 and above with a known…
- Conditions
- Frailty, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Functional Status, Mental Health
- Trial name
- VFiA (NCT06604104)
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
ANCA Associated Vasculitis (AAV)
PET Assessment of Disease Activity and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in ANCA-associated Vasculitis
Antineutrophil cytoplasm antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) is a severe autoimmune condition characterised by inflammation of small blood vessels.
- Trial name
- PANDA-VASC (NCT07258524)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh