Nhs Lothian
Clinical trials sponsored by Nhs Lothian, explained in plain language.
Upcoming readouts
Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Tiny study aims to unlock secrets of radiation lung damage Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- GPS-Guided prostate radiation: could 3 doses be better than 5? Results expected Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Smart gloves could make brain surgery safer and faster to learn Results expected Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Does a curved blade make breathing tube placement safer? Results expected Jun 2027 (estimated)
- New study tests breathing device for neck cancer survivors Results expected Sep 2027 (estimated)
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Does a curved blade make breathing tube placement safer?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two different shapes of a device called a laryngoscope, which doctors use to place a breathing tube when a patient is under anesthesia. The newer shape, called the McGrath X-blade, matches the curve of the tongue better than the traditional shape. Researchers …
Sponsor: NHS Lothian • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Smart gloves could make brain surgery safer and faster to learn
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests special gloves with built-in force sensors to measure how much pressure is used when placing a stent in a brain aneurysm model. About 12 doctors (both experts and trainees) will use the gloves on a 3D-printed silicone model. The goal is to see if the gloves can d…
Sponsor: NHS Lothian • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC