Nhs Lothian
Clinical trials sponsored by Nhs Lothian, explained in plain language.
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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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Climbing injuries under the microscope: what bouldering does to the body
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis 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 understand what kinds of injuries happen most often. No new treatments are being tested; instead, the …
Sponsor: NHS Lothian • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New hip implant under the microscope: will it last 10 years?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 125 adults aged 18-75 who are getting a hip replacement with a new type of implant (the Trident II shell). The main goal is to see how long the implant lasts without needing another surgery. Researchers will also track patients' pain and function using a standa…
Sponsor: NHS Lothian • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Can your breath predict radiation side effects? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at new ways to predict how prostate cancer and nearby healthy tissues react to a precise type of radiation therapy called SBRT. Researchers will analyze breath samples, blood DNA, and CT scans from 60 men with low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer. The goal i…
Sponsor: NHS Lothian • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Missing fine hairs around eye may signal skin cancer
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study aimed to see if losing tiny, fine hairs (vellus hairs) on the eyelid could be a sign of skin cancer. Researchers planned to check patients before a biopsy and compare hair loss with the biopsy result. The study was withdrawn before it started, so no data was collected.
Sponsor: NHS Lothian • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC