Odense University Hospital

This study explores whether fecal transplants (capsules containing healthy donor stool) can improve quality of life and control inflammation in people newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis. T…

This study looks at whether a weekly dose of everolimus (a rapamycin-like drug), resistance training, or both can help build bone and muscle in women aged 60-75 who have lower bone density but not full osteoporosis. About 148 women will be randomly assigned to take the drug, a pl…

This study tests whether removing a larger area of tissue (the mesentery) during surgery for Crohn's disease can lower the chance of the disease returning. About 204 adults with Crohn's in the last part of the small intestine will be randomly assigned to standard or extended surg…

This study is testing whether a camera capsule you swallow can be used as a first step to check for colorectal cancer, instead of a traditional colonoscopy. About 800 adults with symptoms will either get the capsule or a standard colonoscopy. The goal is to see if this approach i…

This study tests whether harmless E. coli bacteria can prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in adults who have not been helped by standard treatments. Researchers will give participants either the friendly bacteria or a placebo and track how many UTIs occur over time…

This study tests whether drinking carrot juice rich in natural compounds called polyacetylenes can prevent new polyps from growing in people who have already had high-risk colon polyps removed. About 400 participants will drink either the special carrot juice or a placebo daily f…

This study tests two common treatments for reflux in babies under 1 year old: a cow-milk-protein-free diet and the medication omeprazole. Researchers want to see which approach reduces reflux episodes better and with fewer side effects. About 96 infants will participate, and pare…

This study tests a group-based psychological program called ACTnow for young adults (18-35) with type 1 diabetes who feel overwhelmed by their condition. The program includes six bi-weekly sessions with a psychologist and nurse, focusing on mindfulness and coping skills. Research…

This study tests a 12-week prehabilitation program for 20 prostate cancer patients about to start hormone therapy and radiation. The program includes exercise training and a 4-day residential course with education and activities. The goal is to see if patients and their families …

This study tests whether a less restrictive ankle stirrup works as well as a standard walker boot for adults recovering from an ankle fracture. About 1400 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two braces. The goal is to see if the stirrup reduces pain and improves …

This study tests whether a 24-week Frame Running training program can improve physical function, daily activity, and quality of life in children aged 8-18 with cerebral palsy or similar conditions. Participants start with a low-intensity familiarization period, then progress to m…

This study looks at whether placing infants with severe breathing infections (like RSV) on their stomach (prone) helps them breathe better than lying on their back (supine). Forty babies under 1 year old on breathing support will spend one hour in each position while nurses measu…

This study tests whether methylphenidate, a drug used for ADHD, can reduce severe tiredness (fatigue) in people who had a brain tumor as a child or teen. About 50 survivors will receive either the drug or a placebo, then switch, to see if it improves energy and thinking. If effec…

This study compares robot-assisted training to standard physical therapy for people who had a stroke 6-24 months ago and still have moderate to severe movement problems. The goal is to see if robot training improves leg function, daily activities, fatigue, and quality of life. Fo…

This study aims to understand why tendons become painful and inflamed in people with psoriatic arthritis. Researchers will take small tissue samples from the Achilles tendon of 30 participants to look for immune cells and inflammatory markers. The goal is to learn more about the …

This study follows up on mothers and their 14-year-old children from a previous trial where pregnant women with obesity were given a low-calorie diet and exercise program. Researchers want to see if these lifestyle changes during pregnancy can reduce the risk of obesity in the ne…

This study looks at whether adding a brief comment to lab reports for high cholesterol can encourage doctors to refer more patients to specialized lipid clinics. The goal is to find more people with familial hypercholesterolemia, an inherited condition that raises heart disease r…

This study looks at whether people hospitalized with a bloodstream infection caused by certain gut bacteria might have undiagnosed colon cancer or precancerous growths. About 100 adults will swallow a tiny camera in a capsule (colon capsule endoscopy) a few weeks after leaving th…

This study tests if a special type of PET/CT scan (FDG-PET/CT) is better than a regular CT scan for monitoring metastatic breast cancer. About 420 adults with newly diagnosed metastatic breast cancer will be randomly assigned to one of two scan schedules. The goal is to see if th…

This study looks at a rare but serious condition called calciphylaxis, where small blood vessels in the skin harden, often in people with advanced kidney disease. Researchers will compare 860 kidney disease patients with and without calciphylaxis to find clues about what causes i…

This study compares a new surgical implant (three screws locked together by a plate) with standard screws for fixing hip fractures in adults aged 18-64. The goal is to see which method keeps the broken bone more stable during healing. Researchers will track 75 participants for on…

This study looks at how cancer impacts not just the patient, but their entire family. Researchers will survey 240 Danish patients with breast, prostate, colorectal cancer, or lymphoma, along with their caregivers. The goal is to understand family health, needs, and emotional well…