Karolinska University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Karolinska University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Robot surgeons take on gallbladder cancer in global trial Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Timing of dialysis in ICU patients under review Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Breathing retraining may ease asthma symptoms in kids Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- New drug T-DXd could outperform standard chemo in HER2+ breast cancer Results expected Apr 2027 (estimated)
- Fasting in the ICU: a metabolic key to immune response? Results expected Jul 2027 (estimated)
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Does the pfizer vaccine work as well in immunosuppressed people? new study aims to find out
Vaccine CompletedThis study looked at how well the Pfizer mRNA vaccine triggers an immune response in people with weakened immune systems compared to healthy individuals. About 539 adults received two doses of the vaccine, and researchers measured antibody levels and side effects. The goal was to…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Karolinska University Hospital • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Own stem cells may heal scarred vocal cords and restore voice
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether injecting a patient's own stem cells into scarred vocal folds could safely improve severe hoarseness. Nine adults with untreatable voice problems received the stem cell injection during surgery. Researchers monitored side effects and voice fu…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Karolinska University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New quick MRI could speed up brain tumor diagnosis in kids
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new, fast MRI sequence called Neuromix in 32 children with suspected or confirmed brain tumors. The goal was to see if the quick scan works as well as the standard, longer MRI. If it does, it could make scanning easier and less stressful for children.
Sponsor: Karolinska University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can early blood transfusions save more trauma victims?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at trauma patients with severe bleeding to understand how early blood transfusions affect their chances of survival and blood clotting. Researchers will compare patients who receive a transfusion within two hours of arrival to those who do not, and also examine t…
Sponsor: Karolinska University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Checklist may reduce complications when placing breathing tubes in critically ill patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether using a checklist before placing a breathing tube in intensive care unit (ICU) patients reduces complications. Researchers reviewed records of 60 critically ill adults who needed a breathing tube, comparing those treated before and after the checklist…
Sponsor: Karolinska University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Massive study reveals how neck and facial bleeding affects trauma victims
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 15,000 trauma patients treated at a Swedish hospital over 10 years. Researchers focused on those with serious neck or face injuries to understand what causes deadly bleeding and how it is managed. The goal is to improve care for future patients with these inj…
Sponsor: Karolinska University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Does waiting longer for surgery after chemoradiation improve esophageal cancer outcomes?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether waiting 10-12 weeks instead of the usual 4-6 weeks after chemoradiation before surgery helps patients with esophageal or gastric cardia cancer. 202 participants were randomly assigned to one of the two timing groups. The goal was to see if a longer de…
Sponsor: Karolinska University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:40 UTC