University Of Edinburgh

This study tests whether a special omega-3-enriched nutritional drink can help people with lung or colorectal cancer who are losing weight and at risk of malnutrition. About 118 participants will either get the drink plus dietary advice, or just dietary advice alone. The goal is …

This study aims to improve how bowel cancer is detected in people referred to hospital with symptoms. Around 1,000 patients will provide extra stool samples to see if changes in blood levels over time can better identify who needs a colonoscopy. The goal is to catch cancers earli…

This study tests a new short camera (rectoscope) to check for regrowth after rectal tumor removal. It aims to see if using this camera with a simple enema instead of strong bowel medicine can be done safely in the clinic, reducing waiting lists. The study will include 30 adults w…

This study looks at how to best follow people aged 65 and older who have 'covert cerebrovascular disease' — hidden signs of brain blood vessel damage seen on scans, but without a history of stroke or dementia. Researchers will test simple check-ins on daily function, memory, spee…

This study looks back at how the bowel cancer detection process worked in NHS Lothian over three years, involving about 25,000 patients. Researchers will check how accurate the double stool test (FIT) is at finding cancer, how much it costs per diagnosis, and what factors increas…

This study looks at why some older adults experience confusion or memory problems after major surgery. Researchers will test memory and collect blood samples from 40 patients aged 70 and older before and after colorectal or urological surgery. The goal is to see if these research…

This study uses a special scan to look for B cells (a type of immune cell) in the blood vessels of people with giant cell arteritis (GCA), a serious condition that can cause blindness or stroke. Current treatments rely on steroids, which have harsh side effects. By seeing if B ce…

This study tests whether a special full-body PET/CT scan can spot endometriosis without needing surgery. About 30 women with suspected endometriosis will get two scans using different tracers to highlight bleeding and scarring. The scan results will be compared to findings from t…