Nhs Lothian

This study looks at whether losing tiny, fine hairs (vellus hairs) on the eyelid can help doctors tell if a lump is skin cancer. Researchers will check patients before their biopsy to see if hair loss matches cancer results. The study involves no extra tests or risks for particip…

This study looks back at the medical records of 176 adults who came to a major trauma centre with injuries from bouldering (a type of rock climbing without ropes). The goal is to learn what kinds of injuries happen most often, so climbers and doctors can better prevent and treat …

This study is tracking 125 adults aged 18-75 who are getting a new type of cementless hip implant (Trident II) during hip replacement surgery. The goal is to see how long the implant lasts and how well patients function over 10 years. Researchers will record any implant failures …

This study looks at whether breath tests, blood tests for DNA, and special scans can predict how prostate cancer and healthy tissues respond to a precise type of radiotherapy called SBRT. Researchers will follow 60 men with low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer for up to 2 ye…