Lund University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Lund University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Heart drug trial offers new hope for slowing advanced breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested if adding atorvastatin, a common cholesterol-lowering drug, to standard hormone therapy could better control advanced breast cancer. It involved 126 women with hormone-sensitive, advanced breast cancer to see if the combination delayed cancer growth longer than …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lund University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Early comfort care boosts cancer Patients' quality of life
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether connecting advanced cancer patients with palliative care specialists early in their treatment improves their quality of life. Researchers followed 108 patients with stomach, esophageal, or colorectal cancers who were receiving chemotherapy. They compared…
Sponsor: Lund University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Common anesthetic tested to cut painkiller use after liver surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether giving the common local anesthetic lidocaine through an IV during and after liver surgery helps patients recover better. Researchers compared lidocaine to a saltwater placebo in 124 patients to see if it reduced pain and the need for strong opioid painki…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Lund University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC