Karolinska University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Karolinska University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Radioactive 'Tumor Seeker' drug tested in patients with advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis is a very early study to test the safety of a new radioactive drug called [177Lu]Lu-AKIR001 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker called CD44v6. The main goal is to find out what side effects occur and how much of the drug the body can handle. Rese…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Karolinska University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:40 UTC
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Robot surgeons battle open surgery in gallbladder cancer recovery race
Disease control Recruiting nowThis international trial is testing whether robotic-assisted surgery helps people with gallbladder cancer recover faster than traditional open surgery. About 94 patients will be randomly assigned to have either robotic or open surgery. Researchers will measure how quickly patient…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Trial aims to personalize and improve Pre-Surgery breast cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is comparing a newer drug, trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd), to the standard pre-surgery treatment for people with non-metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer. About 370 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the new drug or the standard treatment for th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Karolinska University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Scientists search for brain inflammation link to Post-Transplant fatigue
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some people experience severe fatigue and thinking problems after stem cell transplants. Researchers will examine 30 transplant survivors to see if brain inflammation might be causing these symptoms. They'll use brain scans and spinal fluid tests…
Sponsor: Karolinska University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Massive study aims to solve ICU dilemma: when to start Life-Saving kidney dialysis?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out if starting continuous kidney dialysis (CRRT) earlier is better than starting it later for critically ill patients with sudden kidney failure. Researchers will analyze the medical records of 50,000 ICU patients from three Swedish hospitals to compare s…
Sponsor: Karolinska University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:25 UTC