Nhs Lothian
Clinical trials sponsored by Nhs Lothian, explained in plain language.
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GPS-Guided prostate cancer treatment could cut sessions to just 3
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving only 3 doses of high-precision radiotherapy (instead of the usual 5) is safe and effective for men with early-stage prostate cancer. The treatment uses a special catheter with GPS-like tracking to keep the radiation beam aimed at the prostate, redu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NHS Lothian • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Robotic vs. total knee replacement: which is better for arthritis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of knee replacement surgery for people with advanced knee arthritis: a standard total knee replacement and a robotic-assisted partial knee replacement. The goal is to see which one gives better knee function and is more cost-effective. About 159 adul…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NHS Lothian • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:42 UTC
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Can a simple airway device save High-Risk patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well the IGEL laryngeal mask works to help patients breathe during anesthesia if standard methods fail. It focuses on people who had radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, which can make airway management harder. The goal is to see if this device is a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NHS Lothian • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:51 UTC
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Tiny cell analysis could unlock secrets of radiation lung damage
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at lung cells from 5 cancer patients who developed lung inflammation (radiation pneumonitis) after chest radiation. Doctors will use a special technique called single-cell sequencing to see which cells are active and what they are doing. The goal is to better und…
Sponsor: NHS Lothian • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:38 UTC