University Of Edinburgh
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Edinburgh, explained in plain language.
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Can a simple drug make donated kidneys start working faster?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether the drug heme arginate can help transplanted kidneys work right away, instead of being slow to start. It included 47 adults receiving a kidney from a deceased donor. Participants got either the drug or a salt water solution at transplant and 24 hours lat…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Salt water gargle study for COVID-19 fizzles out early
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether rinsing the nose and gargling with salt water could help people with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 feel better faster. Only 16 adults in the UK took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if this simple home remedy could reduce ho…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New imaging technique could let doctors see lung Cancer's inner workings in real time
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis early-phase study tested whether two optical imaging agents could be used during a bronchoscopy to visualize activated neutrophils and a cancer-related protein called c-MET in lung tumors. Five participants with lung cancer received the agents through a special catheter whil…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC