Aarhus University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Aarhus University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Glowing glands: new light technique aims to prevent surgery complication
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if using a special camera that makes parathyroid glands glow under infrared light during thyroid cancer surgery helps surgeons see and protect them better. The goal is to reduce the risk of a common complication called hypoparathyroidism, which requires life…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 20:26 UTC
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Weekly pill could slash migraine days, new trial hopes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a medication called cabergoline, taken just once a week, can help prevent migraine attacks in adults. Researchers will compare two different doses against a placebo (inactive pill) in 150 people who get 4 to 14 migraine days per month. The main goal is to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Simple arm squeeze could shield brain after devastating stroke
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a simple, non-invasive therapy can help the brain recover after a severe, life-threatening stroke. The therapy involves repeatedly inflating a blood pressure cuff on the arm for a few minutes at a time. Researchers want to see if this 'limb conditioning' …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Surgery vs. pills: new trial seeks best fix for Post-Transplant bone threat
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out if surgery is better than standard medication for treating a persistent hormone imbalance that often occurs after a kidney transplant. It will enroll 85 kidney transplant recipients and randomly assign them to either have a partial gland removal surger…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Brain cancer breakthrough? epilepsy drug combo trial offers new hope
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing whether two existing drugs—one for epilepsy and one previously studied for blood disorders—can help control aggressive brain cancer when added to standard treatment. Researchers will give 27-36 adults with newly diagnosed glioblastoma these drugs…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Scientists probe why Parkinson's shakes come back after High-Tech ultrasound
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why tremors sometimes return after a non-invasive ultrasound treatment for Parkinson's disease. Researchers will treat 20 people with medication-resistant tremor and follow them for two years, using brain scans and tests to find clues about who gets …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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New approach aims to get seniors home faster after major cancer surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special health check-up before surgery, followed by support from a senior care team, helps older and frailer bladder cancer patients. The goal is to help them recover better after major surgery, spend fewer days in the hospital, and improve their q…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Can a torn knee ligament heal without surgery? major study tests Rehab-Only approach
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a rehabilitation program without surgery can be an effective treatment for a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in the knee. It will involve 400 participants who have chosen rehab as their initial treatment. Researchers will track patients' pain, …
Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Silent brain scars: new trial seeks to stop future strokes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large European study aims to find out if common stroke-prevention medications can help people who have 'silent' brain damage discovered on MRI scans. It will enroll over 1,600 adults aged 50+ who have these covert brain infarcts but no prior stroke symptoms. The trial will t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:27 UTC
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Osteoporosis drug may have hidden benefits for muscles and diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if denosumab, a common osteoporosis medication, can also improve muscle strength and how the body processes sugar (insulin sensitivity) in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes. It will involve 40 participants who will receive either the real drug or a p…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:52 UTC
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AI and better sampling aim to find millions of hidden TB cases
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to find more people with tuberculosis (TB) in high-risk areas of Ethiopia and Guinea-Bissau. It tests a package of improved methods, including better sputum collection instructions, AI analysis of chest X-rays, and new sample types like saliva and stool. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:47 UTC
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Could a blanket be the cure for sleepless nights?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether special blankets can help young people aged 16-24 who have trouble sleeping. Researchers want to see if using these blankets for 4 weeks improves sleep quality and reduces stress. The goal is to find a safe, easy-to-use alternative to medication or i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:24 UTC
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Scientists probe secrets of liver cancer radiation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about how patients with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver respond to a targeted radiation treatment called SIRT. Researchers will collect blood samples from about 30 patients before and after their standard treatment to look for…
Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Hidden toll: study investigates Women's health after anal cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how radiation treatment for anal cancer affects women's vaginal health and sexual well-being. Researchers will examine 80 women who completed treatment 6-36 months ago, checking for physical changes and asking about their experiences. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC