Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Edinburgh
Colon Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
Does Genetic Susceptibility for Bleeding Affect Quantitative Faecal Immunochemical Test (qFIT) Results?
Quantitative faecal immunochemical testing (qFIT) is used to test for blood within faeces that cannot always be visible. The presence of blood in the stool has been shown to be a finding where there may be a problem within the…
- Trial name
- NCT05329870
- Testing
- SNP array
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Cachexia
Muscle Wasting in Cancer (MWIC)
One way cancer affects people is through weight loss. During this weight loss (called cachexia), all types of body tissue are lost, but there is a greater rate of muscle loss than fat.
- Trial name
- MWIC (NCT03191955)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 282 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Large Vessel Vasculitis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
Dapagliflozin and Endothelin Receptor Antagonism in Large Vessel Vasculitis (DERAIL-LVV)
Large vessel vasculitis (LVV) is a disease that causes damage to blood vessels. This damage to blood vessels can increase the risk of patients with LVV developing cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes.
- Conditions
- Large Vessel Vasculitis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Takayasu Arteritis
- Trial name
- DERAIL-LVV (NCT06887062)
- Testing
- Bosentan and dapagliflozin
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Ischaemic Heart Diseases
Rotigaptide in Endothelial Dysfunction?
Arterial occlusion can lead to tissue ischemia and, if prolonged, end organ infarction. Clinical and experimental data would suggest that restoration of blood flow might trigger additional injury beyond that induced by the…
- Trial name
- NCT07192744
- Testing
- Forearm vascular study
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Microbial Keratitis
Microbial Keratitis Sampling for Biomarker Discovery
The goal of this observational study is to identify prognostic and/or diagnostic signatures (biomarkers) related to microbial keratitis outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT05888883
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Neoplasms
Molecular Effects of Aspirin & Metformin on Colonic Epithelium
Bowel cancer, a significant problem in the United Kingdom (UK) with ~ 41,000 diagnoses and ~ 16,000 deaths annually, has a large preventable component (~54%).
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Neoplasms, Colorectal Adenoma
- Trial name
- NCT05158374
- Testing
- Aspirin tablet, Metformin, Aspirin and Metformin
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
GENE EXPRESSION, Colorectal Cancer
Scottish Vitamin D Intervention Study
AIMS To identify the underlying mechanism by which Vitamin D reduces colorectal cancer risk. OBJECTIVES To demonstrate the effects of vitamin D supplementation on serum vitamin D levels.
- Trial name
- (SCoViDS) (NCT04868227)
- Testing
- FULTIUM D3 VITAMIN D3
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Dementia Alzheimers
Dementia Risk Prediction Model: Development and Validation
At present, there is no treatment for dementia that changes the course of the disease. However, it is now understood that the proteins in dementias such as Alzheimer's disease are present years before someone develops symptoms of…
- Trial name
- NCT03943641
- Testing
- This is not an intervention study
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 400,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Premature, Premature Infant
Servo Controlled Oxygen Targeting (SCO2T) Study: Masimo vs. Nellcor
Most premature babies require oxygen therapy. There is uncertainty about what oxygen levels are the best. The oxygen levels in the blood are measured using a monitor called a saturation monitor and the oxygen the baby breathes is…
- Conditions
- Premature, Premature Infant, Oxygen Therapy, Hypoxia
- Trial name
- SCO2T (NCT04866342)
- Testing
- Servo control (closed-loop automatic control of the inspiratory fraction of oxygen (FiO2)) - IntellO2 OAM
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Myocardial Infarction Type 2
Targeting Investigation and Treatment in Patients With Type 2 Myocardial Infarction
Type 2 myocardial infarction (MI) is common and associated with poor clinical outcomes, with as many as one in ten experiencing recurrent MI within one year, and only one in three alive at five years.
- Trial name
- TARGET-Type 2 (NCT05419583)
- Testing
- Coronary computed tomography angiography, Invasive coronary angiography, Transthoracic echocardiography
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Radiocontrast-induced Nephropathy
Mechanisms for the Effect of Acetylcysteine on Renal Function After Exposure to Radiographic Contrast Material
Millions of people receive radiographic contrast material for investigations like CT and coronary angiography. While considered safe in healthy patients, it can cause acute renal impairment.
- Trial name
- NCT00558142
- Testing
- Acetylcysteine, Visipaque 320
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 107 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Poisoning
Mechanisms of N-acetylcysteine Mediated Vascular Adverse Effects
Paracetamol overdose is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the Western World. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) has been the antidote of choice for over 30 years but its use is associated with adverse effects in 40% of cases.
- Trial name
- NCT01209455
- Testing
- Chlorphenamine and Ranitidine, Paracetamol
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Liver Diseases
Thermal Imaging in Liver Disease.
This is a feasibility study, to assess if thermal imaging and/or near infrared imaging will be useful in identifying changes in the peripheral circulation in patients with different stages of liver disease.
- Trial name
- NCT03279419
- Testing
- Thermal imaging
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
COVID-19
Community Perception on COVID-19 Prevention and Control
In times whereby COVID-19 is rapidly spreading, research on the epidemiological, diagnostic, clinical and social aspects of the illness has been highlighted as important as there is very limited information of this disease in all…
- Trial name
- NCT06452108
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 2,651 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Aortic Stenosis, Transthyretin Amyloidosis
Positron Emission Tomography / Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Aortic Stenosis
Aortic stenosis is the most common valve disease requiring surgery in the Western world. It is defined by progressive calcification and fibrosis of the valve leaflets and restricted valve opening.
- Trial name
- PASS (NCT03352089)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Pneumonia, Childhood Pneumonia
mHealth for Pneumonia Prevention
In Pakistan, pneumonia and recurrent wheeze in children under five pose significant threats to children's health. Despite being preventable, more than 90,000 children die each year due to pneumonia in Pakistan, making it one of…
- Conditions
- Pneumonia, Childhood Pneumonia, Infectious Disease, Acute Respiratory Infection
- Trial name
- NCT04493047
- Testing
- Mobile health (mHealth) for pneumonia
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 520 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Surgical Site Infection
ImplementatioN of Remote Surgical wOund Assessment During the coviD-19 pandEmic
This is a implementation research study of a surgical wound tele-monitoring online tool developed at the University of Edinburgh and demonstrated in the "Tracking wound infection with smartphone technology" (TWIST) randomised…
- Trial name
- INROADE (NCT05069103)
- Testing
- Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 211 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Ganglion Cysts
An Assessment of Intra-lesional 3% Polidocanol Solution in the Treatment of Digital Myxoid Cyst
Digital myxoid cysts arise from degeneration in the connective tissue of the digit joint, usually the last joint of the finger or toe, often due to underlying joint arthritis. They may connect with the joint.
- Trial name
- NCT02154789
- Testing
- polidocanol, infra-red coagulation, cryotherapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Myocarditis, Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
Manganese-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MEMRI) in Ischaemic, Inflammatory and Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (MEMORY)
Manganese is a calcium analogue which actively enters viable cells with intact calcium-handling mechanisms and its uptake is evident by an increase in MRI-detectable T1 relaxivity of tissues.
- Conditions
- Myocarditis, Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, Reversible Coronary Ischaemia
- Trial name
- MEMORY (NCT04623788)
- Testing
- Cardiac MRI
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Determining Universal Processes Related to Best Outcome in Emergency Gastrointestinal Surgery: an International Evaluation
A multicentre, international evaluation of emergency abdominal surgery to establish surgical outcomes and identify common, modifiable best practice processes.
- Trial name
- GlobalSurg-1 (NCT02179112)
- Testing
- Emergency Abdominal Surgery
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10,745 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh