Helsinki University Central Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Helsinki University Central Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Smart insulin systems for kids: could early use change diabetes care?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether starting automated insulin delivery (AID) early in children aged 7–16 with type 1 diabetes improves blood sugar control, reduces stress for patients and families, and prevents long-term complications compared to standard insulin injections. One hundred…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New trial aims to improve survival for a tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial will test whether giving chemotherapy before surgery helps people with resectable left-sided pancreatic cancer live longer compared to surgery alone. About 381 participants will be randomly assigned to either neoadjuvant chemotherapy (FOLFIRINOX or gemcitabine/…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:50 UTC
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Heart surgery bleeding linked to calcium levels?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks back at records of 4300 adults who had open-heart surgery to see if calcium levels in the blood are related to how much they bleed. Researchers will calculate average calcium levels during and after surgery and compare them to a standard bleeding scale. The goal …
Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Could a pill replace the IV? new study tests oral ketamine with drug boosters
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis Phase 1 trial in 12 healthy volunteers tests whether cannabidiol (CBD) and cobicistat (a drug that boosts other medications) can increase the amount of oral ketamine that reaches the bloodstream. Ketamine is used for treatment-resistant depression but is usually given by IV …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC