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 early detection of bowel cancer by using multiple stool blood tests (FIT) instead of just one. Around 1,000 patients referred to hospital with bowel symptoms will provide extra stool samples to see if changes in blood levels over time can better identif…

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

This study looks at how to best monitor people aged 65 and older who have covert cerebrovascular disease (CCD) — hidden blood vessel damage in the brain that raises the risk of stroke and dementia. Researchers will test simple assessments like daily living skills, memory tests, a…

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 tests a short camera called a rectoscope to check the lower bowel after rectal tumor or polyp 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 exams easier and faster. Thirty patients will ta…

This study will use a special scan to see if immune cells called B cells are present in the blood vessels of people with giant cell arteritis (GCA), a serious disease that can cause blindness or stroke. Current treatments rely on steroids, which have harsh side effects. If B cell…

This study looks at how to best measure confusion and memory problems that some older people experience after major surgery. Researchers will ask 40 patients aged 70 and older to do memory tests and give blood samples before and after their operation. The goal is to see if these …