Karolinska University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Karolinska University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New radioactive drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new radioactive drug, [177Lu]Lu-AKIR001, in 15 adults with advanced solid tumors (like thyroid, head and neck, cervical, vulvar, or lung cancer) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and sid…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Karolinska University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Robot surgeons take on gallbladder cancer in global trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares robotic-assisted surgery to traditional open surgery for gallbladder cancer. About 94 patients will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The main goal is to see which approach helps patients recover faster after surgery, measured by pain control,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:27 UTC
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New drug T-DXd could outperform standard chemo in HER2+ breast cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial compares the experimental drug trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) to standard chemotherapy given before surgery for HER2-positive breast cancer. About 370 participants will receive either T-DXd or standard treatment for three cycles, then further treatment is chose…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Karolinska University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Oxygen therapy under the microscope: who benefits most from radiation damage treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,000 adults who have long-term bladder or bowel problems from past cancer radiation and are receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Researchers want to learn which patients improve most and when treatment works best. The goal is to better understand how to…
Sponsor: Karolinska University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Why do stem cell survivors feel exhausted? new study digs into brain inflammation.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some people who have had a stem cell transplant feel very tired and have trouble thinking clearly. Researchers will use brain scans and spinal fluid tests to see if inflammation in the brain is the cause. The goal is to better understand these problems, no…
Sponsor: Karolinska University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:15 UTC
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Timing of dialysis in ICU patients under review
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study reviews medical records from over 50,000 critically ill patients to see if starting dialysis earlier helps them live longer. Researchers will compare patients who started dialysis early versus late, looking at survival up to 90 days and beyond. The goal is to find the …
Sponsor: Karolinska University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:17 UTC