Haukeland University Hospital

This study tests a new, less invasive procedure called EUS-RFA (using ultrasound and heat) to treat small tumors on the left adrenal gland that cause a hormone disorder (primary aldosteronism) leading to high blood pressure. About 60 adults will receive the new procedure, and the…

This study compares sirolimus, a drug usually used after organ transplants, to standard steroid treatment for active thyroid eye disease. About 60 adults with moderate-to-severe symptoms will receive either sirolimus or steroids to see which reduces eye inflammation and bulging b…

This study tests whether a daily dose of D-serine, a natural amino acid, can reduce symptoms and slow the progression of Parkinson's disease. One hundred people with early-stage Parkinson's will receive either D-serine or a placebo for 58 weeks. Researchers will measure changes i…

This study looks at whether adding a GLP-1 appetite suppressant to behavioral therapy helps people with severe obesity and binge eating disorder. About 80 adults will be split into two groups: one gets the drug plus therapy, the other gets therapy alone. Researchers will track ch…

This study tests a new approach called Dialogue Based Early Detection (DBED) in kindergartens. About 200 children will take part, with some kindergartens using DBED parent-teacher meetings and others using regular meetings. The goal is to see if DBED helps prevent mental health i…

This study is testing whether a personalized digital treatment program is practical and helpful for adolescents aged 15-18 with certain eating disorders. Participants will use a 10-week online program with weekly therapist support and complete questionnaires about their symptoms …

This study tests whether taking a supplement called nicotinamide riboside (a form of vitamin B3) can improve sleep quality in healthy adults aged 40 to 60. Participants will receive either the supplement or a placebo for 8 weeks, and their sleep will be measured with brain wave m…

This study will test a 20-week therapy called Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A) in 140 teens aged 13-18 who have self-harmed or had suicidal thoughts in the past six months. Researchers want to see if it reduces self-harm, suicide attempts, and depression, and …

This study tests whether a structured parenting program, called Incredible Years for ASD, can lower stress and improve confidence for parents of children with autism (ages 2-6). About 240 parents will be randomly assigned to either this program or standard parenting workshops. Th…

This study tests whether adding a trauma-focused therapy called EMDR to usual care can help reduce trauma symptoms in people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. About 187 participants aged 16 and older who have experienced a distressing trauma will receive up to 26 EMDR sessio…

This study tests whether a handheld device called Grasp can reduce pain and distress in children and adolescents aged 8-15 during needle procedures like blood draws or injections. Participants will either use the device or receive standard care, then report their pain and distres…

This study tests whether practicing five simple daily actions can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. About 410 adults in Norway with mild to moderate symptoms will be randomly assigned to try these actions, a gratitude practice, or be on a waitlist. The goal is to see if …

This study looks at whether brief high-intensity exercise is better than standard high-intensity training for people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Researchers will track how many participants stick with the program for 26 weeks and measure changes in symptoms like psych…

This study looks at different ways to remove the right side of the colon in people with colon cancer. Doctors want to see if removing more lymph nodes and using less invasive methods like laparoscopy or robots leads to better recovery and survival. About 1,000 adults with right-s…