Herlev And Gentofte Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Herlev And Gentofte Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Old gout drug may boost heart health in hypertension patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether colchicine, a common anti-inflammatory drug, can improve blood vessel stiffness and heart function in 150 adults with high blood pressure who also have diabetes, high cholesterol, or take multiple blood pressure medications. Participants take colchicine o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Herlev and Gentofte Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:41 UTC
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Simple nutritional drinks may boost muscle strength in seniors after hospital discharge
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether drinking extra protein and energy drinks twice a day for 12 weeks can improve muscle strength, muscle mass, and quality of life in older adults (65+) who are at nutritional risk and leaving the hospital with a rehabilitation plan. About 123 participant…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Herlev and Gentofte Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Blood test before surgery may spot melanoma DNA
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is checking if a blood test can find tiny bits of tumor DNA in people with melanoma before their surgery. About 296 adults with suspected skin cancer will give a blood sample before the tumor is removed. The goal is to see if this test can help doctors better understan…
Sponsor: Herlev and Gentofte Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:41 UTC
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Could tailored mammograms reduce unnecessary scans?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares personalized mammography screening based on individual risk factors (like genetics and lifestyle) to the standard every-two-years approach. About 2200 women aged 50-67 will be randomly assigned to either continue standard screening or receive a risk assessment…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Herlev and Gentofte Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:31 UTC
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Frozen testicle tissue may restore fertility in men after cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early study tests whether frozen testicular tissue can be grafted back into men to produce sperm. It involves 5 men aged 40 or older who are having routine groin surgery. The goal is to see if this approach could one day help boys and men who lose fertility due to cancer tre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Herlev and Gentofte Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Blood test may spot melanoma return before scans do
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a simple blood test that finds tiny bits of tumor DNA can catch melanoma coming back earlier than current scans or exams. Researchers will follow 467 high-risk patients who have finished treatment for their primary melanoma. If successful, this approac…
Sponsor: Herlev and Gentofte Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:03 UTC