Göteborg University

This study tests whether adding a non-invasive electromagnetic chair treatment (HIFEM) to standard pelvic floor training can better reduce urine leakage in women aged 65-85 with daily stress incontinence. One hundred participants will be randomly assigned to either pelvic floor t…

This study looks at how doctors in Swedish intensive care units (ICUs) make decisions about whether to continue or stop life-sustaining treatment for critically ill children. Researchers will interview 30 specialist physicians to understand their experiences, attitudes, and the e…

This observational study looks at how people with chronic pain experience pleasant touch and how often they encounter it in daily life. Researchers want to see if these experiences are linked to pain sensitivity and body awareness. About 100 adults referred to a pain clinic in Sw…

This study looks at whether rinsing with a special mouthwash containing nitrate can lower blood pressure in healthy adults. Nitrate from leafy greens is turned into nitric oxide by mouth bacteria, which helps blood vessels relax. Researchers will measure blood pressure and nitrat…

This study aims to find out if eating a lot of ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks and sugary drinks) directly harms appetite and heart health, even without weight gain. Researchers will compare a high-UPF diet to a low-UPF diet in 40 healthy adults aged 20-60. Participan…

This study tests whether MRI scans can detect blockages in shunts—tubes that drain fluid from the brain—in adults with normal pressure hydrocephalus. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to have their shunt temporarily 'turned off' for 5-7 days or to continue as usual. Re…