Kuopio University Hospital

This study tests whether a personalized, data-driven hearing rehabilitation program works better than standard care for older adults with hearing loss. About 200 first-time hearing aid users will be randomly assigned to either the new program or usual care. The goal is to see if …

This study looks at whether taking vitamin D supplements for six months can help people with depression feel better. Researchers will compare a low dose (10 micrograms) to a high dose (100 micrograms) and track participants for up to 6 years. The goal is to see if vitamin D impro…

This study tests if mixing sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) with long-lasting numbing medicine reduces the sting of the injection for carpal tunnel release surgery. About 116 adults with carpal tunnel syndrome will be randomly assigned to get either the standard numbing medicine …

This study compares two types of stitches used to close the skin after open carpal tunnel release surgery: one that dissolves on its own and one that needs to be removed. About 116 people who need surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome will be randomly assigned to one stitch type. Th…