Diakonhjemmet Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Diakonhjemmet Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Blood test strategy aims to keep arthritis flares at bay
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a personalized approach to drug dosing works better than standard care for keeping rheumatoid arthritis under control. It will follow 350 adults already taking a common arthritis medication (adalimumab) for 18 months. Researchers will compare two methods:…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Diakonhjemmet Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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New hip surgery aims to reduce pain and limping after fractures
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two surgical methods for fixing broken hips in older adults. Researchers want to see if a newer, muscle-sparing technique (SPAIRE) leads to less pain, better walking ability, and faster recovery than the standard lateral approach. The trial will measure outcom…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Diakonhjemmet Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Thumb arthritis breakthrough? study tests three pain relief options
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares three approaches to relieve pain from thumb arthritis: steroid injections, placebo saline injections, and occupational hand therapy. Researchers are testing which treatment works best for 354 adults with painful, inflamed thumb joints. The goal is to help doct…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Diakonhjemmet Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:24 UTC