Clinical trials: sponsored by 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
Atherosclerosis, Myocardial Infarction
Integrated Informatics-imaging Approaches to Cardiovascular Disease.
Hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) is a common disorder that causes heart attacks. In the United Kingdom heart attacks are the commonest cause of death.
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis, Myocardial Infarction, Sudden Cardiac Death
- Trial name
- NCT06718465
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Cerebral Small Vessel Diseases, Stroke, Lacunar
LACunar Intervention (LACI-2) Trial-2
About 35,000 people each year in the UK have a type of stroke, called 'lacunar' or 'small vessel' stroke, which is different to other common types of stroke and for which there is no proven treatment.
- Trial name
- LACI-2 (NCT03451591)
- Testing
- Isosorbide Mononitrate XL (ISMN), Cilostazol, ISMN XL and Cilostazol
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 363 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Ischemic Stroke, Acute
CT Clock Tool Feasibility Study
Interruption of blood supply to the brain from a blocked blood vessel causes ischaemic stroke. This leads to symptoms relating to the areas of brain affected.
- Trial name
- NCT06028802
- Testing
- CT Clock Tool measurement
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Concussion, Mild
Delivery of Digital Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Following Concussion
Concussion is common and patients can go on to suffer with a constellation of symptoms which impacts their functional outcome and quality of life.
- Trial name
- HEADON (NCT05069948)
- Testing
- HeadOn
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
COVID-19
Profiling the Inflammatory Cascade of COVID-19
COVID-19 is a new and poorly understood virus. It is imperative that the scientific community develops an understanding of the viral mechanisms and human immunological response in order to develop effective therapies and assess…
- Trial name
- CASCADE (NCT06511024)
- Testing
- Blood sample
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Sepsis
Feasibility of 5% Albumin Compared With Balanced Crystalloid, as Intravenous Fluid Resuscitation in Adult Patients With Sepsis, Presenting as an Emergency to Hospital
The aim of this research study is to compare two different fluids (Human Albumin Solution (HAS) and Balanced Crystalloid that are given via a drip to patients with severe infection (sepsis).
- Trial name
- ABC Sepsis (NCT04540094)
- Testing
- Human albumin, Balanced crystalloid solution
- Where
- 15 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- 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
COVID-19, Coronary Artery Disease
Radiological Imaging in Patients Tested for COVID-19
It has become apparent that patients with co-morbidities have an increased risk of mortality from coronarvirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
- Conditions
- COVID-19, Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT05188443
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Acute Kidney Injury
Heme Arginate in Cardiac Surgery Patients
A recent analysis of over 4500 cardiac surgical patients at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh has confirmed that acute kidney injury (AKI) is not only a relatively common post-operative complication but is associated with…
- Trial name
- HACS (NCT02142699)
- Testing
- Heme arginate
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- 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
Odontoid Fracture
The Duration of External Neck Stabilisation (DENS) Trial
The Duration of External Neck Stabilisation (DENS) study is a randomised controlled trial comparing early removal of a hard collar with treatment in a hard collar for 12 weeks in older or frail adults with odontoid (dens)…
- Trial name
- DENS (NCT04895644)
- Testing
- No Hard Collar
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 138 people
- 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
Thrombosis Cardiac, Aortic Valve Disease
18F-GP1 PET-CT to Detect Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Thrombosis
18F-GP1 binds with high affinity to the glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptors on activated platelets. 18F-GP1 PET-CT has recently demonstrated favourable safety, pharmacokinetic, biodistribution and diagnostic performance for the in…
- Trial name
- NCT04073875
- Testing
- 18F-GP1
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Liver Failure
The Relationship of Initial Liver Profile and Outcome After Transplantation
Donation after cardiac death (DCD) livers are increasingly utilised in liver transplantation but concerns exist regarding negative results.
- Trial name
- NCT02307890
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Rapid Assessment of Potential Ischaemic Heart Disease With CTCA
This study aims to investigate the effect of early CTCA in patients with suspected or confirmed Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) or Medical Assessment Unit (MAU), upon interventions, event…
- Trial name
- RAPID-CTCA (NCT02284191)
- Testing
- CT Coronary Angiogram
- Where
- 37 sites in Jersey, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 1,749 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Drug-induced Extrapyramidal Side Effects
Extrapyramidal Side-Effects in Antipsychotic Drug Therapeutics
The project is aimed at addressing the fundamental issue in antipsychotic therapeutics -the balance between mental state benefits and neurological risks.The latter cannot be overestimated and clinical skills in themselves are…
- Trial name
- NCT02366897
- Testing
- Manus Sensor Pen
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Angina Pectoris, Angina, Stable
Intracoronary Thrombus Detection by Magnetic Resonance Imaging
This study involves the use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to determine whether blood clots can be identified within the blood vessels supplying blood to the heart in patients with angina and who have recently suffered a…
- Conditions
- Angina Pectoris, Angina, Stable, Angina, Unstable, Myocardial Infarction
- Trial name
- NCT02776657
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Optical Coherence Tomography, Invasive Coronary Angiography
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- 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