Haukeland University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Haukeland University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New clinic model aims to cure hepatitis c in High-Risk group
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to treat hepatitis C in people receiving medication for opioid addiction. It compared providing all hepatitis C care directly at the addiction clinics against the standard method of sending patients to a separate hospital clinic. The goal was to see if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:41 UTC
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Major trial tests vitamin pill to halt Parkinson's progression
Disease control CompletedThis large, completed study tested whether a daily supplement called nicotinamide riboside (a form of vitamin B3) could slow down the worsening of early Parkinson's disease. Over 400 people with recently diagnosed Parkinson's took either the supplement or a placebo pill for a ful…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Scientists test vitamin B3 derivative to boost brain energy in Alzheimer's patients
Disease control CompletedThis study aimed to find the best and safest dose of a supplement called nicotinamide riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3, for people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers tested three different daily doses (1000mg, 2000mg, and 3000mg) against a placebo in 80 participants over 12…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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High-Tech vs. standard knee surgery: which is better?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two methods for knee replacement surgery in patients with severe arthritis. It aimed to see if using a computer navigation system during surgery leads to better long-term results than the standard technique. Researchers followed 192 patients to measure implant…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:24 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden cause of Asthma-Like breathing struggles
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how common a specific vocal cord problem is in people with severe asthma. Researchers observed 116 adults with and without asthma for one year, using a special camera test during exercise to see how their vocal cords moved. The goal was to see if th…
Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC