Nhs Lothian
Clinical trials sponsored by Nhs Lothian, explained in plain language.
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Doctors track new hip implant for a decade
Disease control OngoingThis study is following 125 patients for 10 years after they receive a specific newer model of hip replacement cup. The goal is to see how long the implant lasts and how well patients can move and perform daily activities after surgery. It aims to gather real-world evidence on th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NHS Lothian • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Could missing tiny hairs reveal eye cancer?
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study aimed to see if the loss of fine, barely visible hairs on the skin could help doctors tell if a lump near the eye is skin cancer before doing a biopsy. Researchers planned to observe patients already scheduled for a biopsy of an eyelid lump, checking for hair loss duri…
Sponsor: NHS Lothian • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 00:56 UTC
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10 years of climbing injuries revealed in hospital study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at 10 years of medical records from a major trauma hospital in Scotland to understand what kinds of injuries people get from bouldering, a form of rock climbing. Researchers are collecting information on the types of injuries, patient age and sex, and whethe…
Sponsor: NHS Lothian • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 00:56 UTC
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Breath test could predict radiotherapy side effects for prostate cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find new ways to predict how a patient's body and their prostate tumor will respond to a short, precise course of radiotherapy. Researchers will test if analyzing a patient's breath, blood, and scan images during treatment can forecast side effects and treatmen…
Sponsor: NHS Lothian • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 13, 2026 15:06 UTC