Odense University Hospital

This study aims to find out which treatment works better for infants with troublesome acid reflux: a cow-milk-protein-free diet or a common acid-reducing medication called omeprazole. It will involve 96 babies under one year old who have frequent reflux episodes and other symptom…

This study is testing if a more extensive surgical removal of tissue during Crohn's disease surgery can prevent the disease from returning. It will involve 204 adults with Crohn's disease in the last part of the small intestine who need surgery. Participants will be randomly assi…

This study is testing if a more detailed type of scan (FDG-PET/CT) is better than standard CT scans for monitoring metastatic breast cancer. The goal is to see if the detailed scan can spot when the cancer is getting worse sooner, allowing doctors to change treatments earlier and…

This study compares two surgical methods for fixing broken hips in adults under 65. It tests if a new, more rigid implant keeps the broken bone more stable during healing than the standard screws. Researchers will precisely measure bone movement, track complications, and monitor …

This study is testing whether taking capsules containing processed stool from a healthy donor can help people newly diagnosed with certain inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis. About 200 participants will receive either these spe…

This study is testing a simple idea: adding a short note to lab reports when someone has very high cholesterol. The note will remind doctors to check for a common inherited condition called familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) and consider a specialist referral. The goal is to see …

This study is testing a new way to check the colon using a pill-sized camera that patients swallow. The goal is to see if this method can be a good first step for adults with symptoms, reducing the need for more invasive and uncomfortable colonoscopies. Researchers will compare t…

This study aims to see how common colon cancer or pre-cancerous growths are in adults who were recently hospitalized with a serious blood infection caused by gut bacteria. Researchers will offer participants a swallowable camera capsule that takes pictures as it travels through t…

This study is testing a new way to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) by using a harmless strain of bacteria. The idea is that these 'friendly' bacteria can crowd out the harmful ones that cause infections, potentially reducing the need for antibiotics. The trial w…

This study is testing whether drinking carrot juice daily can prevent new colon polyps from growing in people who recently had large polyps removed. 400 participants will drink either real carrot juice or a placebo juice every day for one year, then have a colonoscopy to check fo…

This study is testing whether robot-assisted training is better than standard physical therapy for improving movement and walking in people recovering from a stroke. It will involve 40 participants who are 6 to 24 months post-stroke and have moderate to severe movement difficulti…

This study is testing whether methylphenidate, a medication commonly used for ADHD, can help reduce severe, long-lasting fatigue in people who survived a childhood brain tumor. Fifty eligible survivors will try both the drug and a placebo in a random order to see which one better…

This study is testing if placing infants with severe breathing problems from infections on their stomachs (prone) helps them breathe better than lying on their backs (supine). It will involve 40 hospitalized infants who need breathing support. Each child will spend one hour in ea…

This small pilot study is testing a new support program for men about to start hormone therapy and radiation for prostate cancer. The program includes 12 weeks of exercise and a 4-day educational retreat, aiming to help patients better handle treatment side effects. Researchers w…

This study aims to understand what causes painful Achilles tendons in people with psoriatic arthritis. Researchers will take small tissue samples from 30 patients' painful tendons to look for specific immune cells and inflammation markers. The goal is to learn more about the dise…

This study is checking in on 301 mothers and their now 14-year-old children. The mothers were part of a trial 14 years ago that tested a special diet and exercise program during pregnancy. Researchers want to see if that program helped prevent the children from developing obesity…

This study aims to understand how a cancer diagnosis impacts the health, needs, and quality of life of both patients and their family members over time. Researchers will follow 240 Danish patients with certain cancers and their caregivers for 18 months, using surveys and intervie…