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 tests whether blood samples collected at home using small capillary devices, like finger pricks, give the same results as traditional blood draws from a vein. Researchers will compare both methods in about 1,000 people with chronic conditions such as kidney disease, au…

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…

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh are interviewing people in Blantyre, Malawi, to learn how they recognize and manage common skin problems. The study includes adults with skin conditions and traditional healers. Participants share their experiences in 30-minute interview…

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 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 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 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…