Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Edinburgh
Critical Illness
Alpha 2 Agonists for Sedation to Produce Better Outcomes From Critical Illness (A2B Trial)
Many patients in intensive care (ICU) need help to breathe on a breathing machine and need pain killers and sedatives to keep them comfortable and pain free.
- Trial name
- A2B (NCT03653832)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Clonidine, Propofol
- Where
- 38 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 1,404 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Virus
Hypertonic Saline Nasal Irrigation and Gargling in Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 (ELVIS COVID-19)
ELVIS COVID-19 is a pragmatic web-based Bayesian adaptive randomised controlled, parallel group trial of hypertonic saline nasal irrigation and gargling (HSNIG) compared to standard care in participants with clinically suspected…
- Conditions
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Virus, COVID, Virus Shedding
- Trial name
- NCT04382131
- Testing
- NaCl Solution
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Acute Coronary Syndrome, Coronary Artery Disease
Duration of Dual Anti-Platelet Therapy (DUAL-ACS)
Despite substantial evidence supporting the use of dual anti-platelet therapy in patients with acute coronary syndrome, there remains major uncertainty regarding the optimal duration of therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT03252249
- Testing
- 3 months dual anti-platelet therapy, 12 months dual anti-platelet therapy
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 5,094 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Type 1 Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus With Hypoglycemia
Maximising Time With a Normal Blood Glucose to Restore the Glucagon Response in Type 1 Diabetes
Almost all people who have had type 1 diabetes for 5 years have a defect in secretion of the hormone Glucagon. This hormone is involved in the body's response to low blood glucose (hypoglycaemia).
- Conditions
- Type 1 Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus With Hypoglycemia, Hypoglycemia, Hypoglycemia Unawareness
- Trial name
- NCT04614168
- Testing
- Stepped hyperinsulinaemic-hypoglycaemic clamp study, Insulin pump, Continuous glucose monitor
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Sepsis
Mechanistic Inflammatory Sub-study Embedded Within the Albumin vs Balanced Crystalloid Trial
MIS-ABC Sepsis is a sub-study looking to understand how the immune response in patients with infection changes during the early stages of the illness, as well as after intravenous fluid treatment.
- Trial name
- MIS-ABC Sepsis (NCT04963569)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Coronary Artery Disease, Myocardial Infarction
Prediction of Recurrent Events With 18F-Fluoride
This is a multi-centre observational study. It will make use of the positron emission tomography (PET) tracer 18F-sodium fluoride (18F-NaF) as a marker of coronary plaque vulnerability to detect culprit and non-culprit unstable…
- Trial name
- PREFFIR (NCT02278211)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 995 people
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
Gout
Gout Self-Monitoring Aiming to Reach Target
This study evaluates whether a supported self-management approach to gout is able to achieve target levels of serum urate, and better control of gout flares.
- Trial name
- Gout-SMART (NCT03274063)
- Testing
- Supported self-management, Usual care
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms in Later Life
Older adults are becoming a growing proportion of people utilising mental health services. However, the needs of this population are poorly understood despite the evidence that mental health conditions are manifested differently…
- Trial name
- NCT03821259
- Testing
- Psychological measures
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Pesticide Poisoning
A Community Trial to Determine Whether 'Safe Storage' Reduces Pesticide Self-poisoning in Rural Asia
A major global public health priority is to identify effective methods for preventing deaths from pesticide self-poisoning. The aim of this work is to determine whether the provision of lockable storage containers to poor…
- Trial name
- NCT01146496
- Testing
- Ultraviolet light-resistant plastic in-ground pesticide storage container
- Where
- Sri Lanka
- Volunteers
- 223,861 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
One-Lung Ventilation
Estimating Blood Concentrations of Anaesthetics During One-Lung Ventilation (OLV)
The aims of the study is to determine if end-tidal concentrations of the anaesthetic gases isoflurane and sevoflurane as measured by a standard gas monitor are related to the blood levels during one-lung ventilation.
- Trial name
- NCT02821455
- Testing
- Lung Surgery with One-Lung Ventilation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Stroke
A Rehabilitation Therapy for Post-stroke Fatigue
Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability in the community. Fatigue affects about a third of stroke survivors. It results in difficulty taking part in everyday activities, and increases risk of hospitalization and death after…
- Trial name
- NCT02131532
- Testing
- A brief psychological intervention
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
A Comparison of Targinact vs. Oxycodone on Gut Function After Colorectal Surgery
Two key requirements for discharge from hospital after major abdominal surgery are adequate oral analgesia and resumption of oral nutrition.
- Trial name
- TACS (NCT02109640)
- Testing
- Targinact, Oxycodone, Laparoscopic segmental colectomy
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Contraceptive Use After Emergency Contraception
Initiating Contraception After Emergency Contraception From Pharmacy
Pharmacists do not provide immediate contraception to women after emergency contraception (EC); they can only give advice on local contraceptive services.
- Trial name
- NCT01738971
- Testing
- rapid access, one month progestogen only pill
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh