Norwegian University Of Science And Technology
Clinical trials sponsored by Norwegian University Of Science And Technology, explained in plain language.
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Muscle-Building program aims to stop dangerous falls in elderly
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a year of supervised strength training can help prevent falls in adults aged 80 and older who have age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia). Researchers are comparing the fall rates of 241 participants who either do the strength training program or recei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Simple clinic tests could curb antibiotic overuse in Women's health
Disease control OngoingThis study in Nepal is testing whether using simple, quick tests in the clinic can help doctors prescribe fewer unnecessary antibiotics to women with vaginal discharge. It involves 1500 women and compares standard care to care guided by these tests, sometimes with extra patient e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Protein and pumping iron: a new recipe to beat the weight rebound?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing if a high-protein diet combined with strength training is better than a standard low-calorie diet for helping people with obesity keep weight off long-term. Sixty adults with obesity will follow a weight loss diet for 10 weeks, then try to maintain their wei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Can High-Intensity workouts ease the chronic pain of lipedema?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a specific type of exercise can help women with lipedema, a chronic condition that causes painful fat buildup, usually in the legs. Researchers are comparing 12 weeks of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to usual care to see if it reduces pain …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New hope for women with unexplained chronic pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a coordinated team approach is better than standard care for reducing chronic vulvar pain (vulvodynia). It will involve 106 women who will be randomly assigned to receive either the team-based treatment or standard care from a gynecologist. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New Brain-Training therapy tested for Tough-to-Treat eating disorders
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing a therapy designed to improve thinking skills, like mental flexibility and planning, in women with eating disorders. Researchers want to see if this 'cognitive remediation' approach, added to regular treatment, can help reduce eating disorder symptoms and im…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Massive 20-Year study tests if exercise is the ultimate Anti-Aging pill
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis large study aims to find out if regular exercise helps people aged 70-75 live longer and stay healthier. It follows 1,567 seniors for up to 20 years, comparing supervised exercise programs to standard activity advice. The goal is to gather strong evidence about how exercise …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Can better sleep lead to better pain recovery? major study investigates
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to understand how insomnia affects people with chronic pain who are going through a rehabilitation program. Researchers will follow 1500 patients to see how sleep problems interact with pain, fatigue, and mental health, and how this impacts their recovery and abil…
Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Scientists probe Aspirin's hidden power to protect moms from dangerous high blood pressure
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to understand the biological changes linked to a high risk of preeclampsia, a dangerous high blood pressure condition in pregnancy. Researchers will follow 200 first-time mothers, comparing those at low risk, high risk not taking aspirin, and high risk taking aspi…
Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC