University Of Edinburgh

This study explores whether ambulance staff in rural Sri Lanka can use atropine autoinjectors—simple, pre-filled devices—to treat pesticide poisoning faster. About 30 adults who have been poisoned will receive the antidote during ambulance transport, guided by an on-call doctor. …

This study tests whether a special omega-3-enriched nutritional drink can improve nutrition in people with advanced lung or colorectal cancer who are at risk of malnutrition. About 118 participants will either get the drink plus dietary advice, or just dietary advice alone. The g…

This study will test a new, more accurate blood test (Troponin T high-sensitivity Gen 6) to see if it helps doctors diagnose heart attacks faster. Researchers will compare emergency department visit data from 19,500 patients before and after the test is introduced. The goal is to…

This study aims to improve early detection of bowel cancer by having patients provide multiple stool samples (FIT tests) instead of just one. About 1,000 people referred to a hospital in Scotland with possible bowel cancer symptoms will take part. The goal is to see if tracking c…

This study tests whether a supervised exercise and education program (pulmonary rehabilitation) can help people with long-term lung diseases like COPD, asthma, and post-TB lung damage in Nigeria, South Africa, and Cameroon. Researchers will enroll 90 patients to see if the progra…

This study looks at people aged 65 and older who have signs of brain blood vessel disease on a past scan but no history of stroke, dementia, or other major brain conditions. Researchers will collect information on daily function, thinking skills, speech, and any new vascular even…

This study will use a special scan to look for B cells (a type of immune cell) in the blood vessels of 30 people with giant cell arteritis, a serious disease that can cause blindness or stroke. Current treatments rely on steroids, which have harsh side effects. If the scan works,…

This study tests a new short camera called a rectoscope to check the lower bowel after rectal tumour removal. The goal is to see if it can be used in the clinic with a simple enema instead of strong bowel prep, making follow-up checks faster and reducing waiting lists. Thirty pat…

This study looks at why some older people experience confusion or memory problems after major surgery. Researchers will test 40 patients aged 70 and older before and after colorectal or urological surgery. They will use memory tests and blood samples to see if they can link chang…

This study reviews data from about 25,000 patients who were checked for bowel cancer in Scotland between 2022 and 2025. The goal is to see how well the current two-step stool test works and find ways to make diagnosis faster and more accurate. Researchers hope to reduce delays an…