Helsinki University Central Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Helsinki University Central Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Robot pump vs. daily shots: which is better for kids with diabetes?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two ways to manage type 1 diabetes in children aged 7-15 who were recently diagnosed. It will test if starting with an automated insulin pump system right away leads to better long-term blood sugar control and fewer diabetes-related health problems compare…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Poop pills fight superbug: capsules aim to stop recurring infections
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether oral capsules containing healthy donor stool (fecal microbiota transplant or FMT) can prevent recurrent C. diff infections better than placebo capsules. It will involve 76 adults who have had at least two C. diff infections. Researchers will track whether…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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New hope for toughest pancreatic cancer: testing chemo first
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out if giving chemotherapy before surgery helps people with left-sided pancreatic cancer live longer compared to having surgery right away. It will involve 381 patients who are fit for both treatments. Patients will be randomly assigned to receive either c…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:24 UTC
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Scientists test drug cocktail to make ketamine pills possible
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study aims to understand how two other drugs—cannabidiol (CBD) and cobicistat—affect how the body processes ketamine when taken by mouth. Researchers will give 12 healthy volunteers a single oral dose of ketamine, sometimes with CBD, cobicistat, or both, to measu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC