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Clinical trials sponsored by Diakonhjemmet Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Blood test strategy may keep arthritis under control longer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether regularly measuring drug levels in the blood (therapeutic drug monitoring) can help adults with rheumatoid arthritis maintain disease control and avoid flares. 350 participants on a standard arthritis medication will be followed for 18 months. Half will h…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Diakonhjemmet Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 05:49 UTC
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Thumb arthritis sufferers: could a simple shot or hand exercises ease your pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares three treatments for painful thumb arthritis with signs of inflammation: a steroid injection, a salt water (placebo) injection, and a hand therapy program. About 354 adults aged 40-85 with confirmed thumb arthritis and moderate to severe pain will be randomly …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Diakonhjemmet Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help tame gout? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a smartphone app called 'MinUrinsyregikt' can help people with gout manage their condition. Fifty adults with gout will use the app for three months to track their uric acid levels. The goal is to see if the app is easy to use and if a larger study i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Diakonhjemmet Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 05:49 UTC
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Scientists probe arthritis pain to personalize relief
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why people with inflammatory arthritis (like rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis) feel chronic pain. Researchers will follow 350 patients starting new medications to identify different pain types and risk factors. The goal is to pave the way for more p…
Sponsor: Diakonhjemmet Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC