Karolinska Institutet
Clinical trials sponsored by Karolinska Institutet, explained in plain language.
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Could tailoring tamoxifen doses keep more breast cancer patients on treatment?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether giving personalized doses of tamoxifen (based on how each person processes the drug) helps more women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer stay on treatment and have better outcomes. Currently, 30-50% of patients stop tamoxifen early due to side e…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 28, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Lifestyle program aims to Jump-Start menstrual cycles in women with hormone disorder
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 10-week psychoeducational program for women with Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA), a condition where periods stop due to stress, low energy, or lifestyle factors. About 70 women will either join the program or receive usual care. Researchers will track …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:02 UTC
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New Family-Focused program aims to tackle childhood obesity
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new way to help families prevent and manage childhood obesity. It combines two proven programs: one for all first-grade students and their families, and another for parents of children who are already overweight or obese. The goal is to improve teamwork between…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:00 UTC
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Leg muscles may hold key to better heart health for Single-Chamber patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 40 adults aged 16-50 with a single-chamber heart (Fontan circulation) to understand how muscle size and strength relate to their heart and lung function. Researchers will measure oxygen use, muscle mass, and quality of life. The goal is to find out if muscle t…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 28, 2026 21:36 UTC
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90,000 parents to be asked about family violence in landmark stockholm study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well a program to spot family violence works in child health services. Researchers will check if parents are asked about violence, how neighborhood factors affect this, and what nurses think about asking. About 90,000 parents and nurses in Stockholm will t…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 28, 2026 21:36 UTC
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Anxiety patients share what works: MCT vs CBT
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study interviews 30 adults with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, or PTSD who previously took part in a trial comparing two therapies: metacognitive therapy (MCT) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). The goal is to understand what participants liked or disliked about e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 28, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New study aims to decode Sepsis-Related heart and circulatory issues
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will observe 400 adults with sepsis and unstable blood pressure to learn how their heart and blood vessels are affected. Participants will have heart ultrasounds, blood tests, and circulation checks within 72 hours of hospital admission. The main goal is to see if diff…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:00 UTC