Haukeland University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Haukeland University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Poop transplants put to the test: can a specific Donor's gut bugs tame IBS?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether fecal transplants from carefully selected healthy donors can help control symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It involves 500 people with moderate-to-severe IBS who will receive a transplant from one of three specific donors or a placebo. Res…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Could your own stem cells halt MS? early trial investigates nerve repair
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether injecting a patient's own bone marrow stem cells into the spinal fluid can help repair nerve damage and slow the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). It involves 18 adults with progressive MS, who will receive either the stem cell treatment or a p…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Two-Step heart procedure aims to be safer and more successful
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new planned two-stage approach for opening completely blocked heart arteries (CTOs). Researchers want to see if performing the procedure in two shorter sessions improves safety, increases the chance of success, and makes the experience better for patients.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Scientists test new hope pill to fight devastating nerve disease
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a combination of two dietary supplements, Nicotinamide Riboside and Pterostilbene, can slow down the progression of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). The trial involves 380 people with ALS who will take either the supplement or a placebo. Researchers aim t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:55 UTC
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Doctors test custom cancer treatments based on tumor DNA
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether personalized treatment plans work better than standard care for high-risk breast cancer. Doctors analyze each patient's tumor genetics to choose the most promising drug combination before surgery. The study involves 200 participants and aims to under…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Feb 27, 2026 15:19 UTC
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AI listens for strokes in 911 calls to save precious time
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help emergency call operators identify potential stroke victims more accurately and quickly. It uses data from past stroke patients, including their emergency call recordings and hospital records, to train the AI syst…
Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Race to stop long COVID: major trial tests common drug
Prevention OngoingThis large study is testing if taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid for a short time right after getting COVID-19 can prevent people from developing long-lasting symptoms, known as long COVID. About 2,000 adults in Norway with recent, confirmed COVID-19 will take either Paxlovid or…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Can playful group exercise lift the fog of youth anxiety and depression?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether a 7-week group exercise program can help children and teenagers who are already in treatment for anxiety and depression. The program aims to reduce symptoms by encouraging physical activity and social participation in a supportive, non-competitive se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Blanket trial seeks to warm the dangerously cold before hospital
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis small pilot study is checking if a forced air warming blanket is a practical and safe way to start rewarming people with accidental hypothermia during ambulance transport. Researchers will cool down a few healthy volunteers in a controlled setting, stop their natural shiveri…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC