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Clinical trials sponsored by Oslo University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New vaccine aims to fight rare abdominal cancer
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a cancer vaccine (Pseudovax) plus an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab) in 10 adults with pseudomyxoma peritonei, a rare abdominal cancer that has returned or cannot be surgically removed. The vaccine targets tumors with a specific GNAS gene mutation, …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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E-Health program aims to reverse type 2 diabetes in new study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a Norwegian e-health program called DiaMester that helps adults with type 2 diabetes improve self-management and lose weight. The goal is to see if significant weight loss can lead to diabetes remission. About 99 participants will be randomly assigned to differen…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:27 UTC
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New hope for inoperable liver cancer: targeted artery treatments show promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with a type of liver cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) that cannot be removed by surgery. It compares two treatments delivered directly to the liver's blood supply—HAI-FUDR/DEX and SIRT—both given alongside standard chemotherapy. The goal is to shr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:26 UTC
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New trial tests if proton therapy can spare brain tissue without hurting survival
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of radiation therapy for people with slow-growing brain tumors (IDH-mutated gliomas). Proton therapy aims to better protect healthy brain tissue than standard photon therapy, but it's unclear if it's as effective at controlling the tumor. The trial w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:25 UTC
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5-Day therapy shows promise for anorexia recovery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new 5-day outpatient program called Temperament Based Therapy with Support (TBT-S) for adults with anorexia nervosa. Researchers want to see if adding TBT-S to standard care helps reduce eating disorder symptoms more than standard care alone. About 120 particip…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Proton beams take aim at inoperable sarcomas in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a higher dose of proton radiation can better control soft tissue sarcomas that cannot be surgically removed. About 40 adults in Norway will receive radiation over 4 weeks, with the highest dose focused on the tumor center. Researchers will also look at bl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New 3-Week radiation plan aims to cut side effects for sarcoma patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized, 3-week course of proton or x-ray radiation before surgery can reduce long-term side effects for adults with soft tissue sarcoma. About 110 participants will have two radiation plans made, and a national team will choose the best one for ea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Remote ultrasound checks for fluid after liver surgery
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a remote expert can guide a bedside ultrasound to accurately detect fluid buildup in the belly after liver surgery. About 40 patients will be scanned within 72 hours of surgery. The goal is to see if this remote method works as well as a standard ultrasou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:59 UTC
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Can smart radiotherapy spare patients from painful mouth sores?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a new type of radiotherapy (dose painting) to standard radiotherapy for head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if the new approach causes fewer severe mouth ulcers one year after treatment. About 100 adults with certain head and neck cancers will take part, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:31 UTC
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Which therapy works best for teens with eating disorders? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of talk therapy for teenagers with eating disorders. About 200 teens will receive either family-based treatment or enhanced cognitive behavior therapy. The goal is to see if one therapy works as well as the other in reducing eating disorder symptoms.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:25 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to ease stubborn nerve pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining spinal cord stimulation with a rehabilitation program can reduce long-term nerve pain in the legs and improve daily function. Ten adults aged 18-60 with nerve pain lasting over 6 months will receive both treatments together. The goal is to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Can two weeks of intensive therapy ease PTSD? new study investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a two-week intensive outpatient program for adults with PTSD. Up to 42 participants will receive daily trauma-focused therapy and be followed for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in PTSD symptoms and quality of life using questionnaires and interviews. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Back pain breakthrough? surgery vs. rehab showdown begins!
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatments for adults aged 20-65 with chronic low back pain lasting at least a year: lumbar fusion surgery versus a multidisciplinary rehab program. The goal is to see which approach better reduces disability and improves daily life. Participants are rando…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:19 UTC
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Blood tests could revolutionize sepsis diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes about 1,950 patients with suspected sepsis in the emergency department. Researchers will analyze blood samples to see how well certain markers (like calprotectin) and rapid DNA tests can detect infections. The goal is to better understand sepsis and move towar…
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:27 UTC
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Tiny markers reveal bone growth secrets after childhood leg surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special X-ray technique (RSA) to precisely measure how children's leg bones grow after surgery to correct length differences or bowing. Ten children who have had or will have this surgery will be tracked to understand growth patterns and help doctors decide the …
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:23 UTC
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Norwegian study aims to unlock mysteries of rare heart condition in women
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is watching 300 people in Norway who have had a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), a rare heart condition that mostly affects women. Researchers will track their health for one year using heart scans, blood tests, and questionnaires. The goal is to better u…
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Norwegian study seeks best method for bile duct stone removal
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the best way to remove bile duct stones in people having their gallbladder removed. About 340 adults in Norway will be watched to see how well two different stone-removal methods work, how safe they are, and what they cost. The goal is to find which approach w…
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC
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New tool aims to make knee replacement surgery more precise
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a new instrument to help surgeons balance the knee's main ligament (MCL) during total knee replacement. The goal is to see if the tool makes the procedure more consistent and repeatable. About 40 adults with knee osteoarthritis who need a knee replacement w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:59 UTC
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New therapy for self-disorders in psychosis tested in small pilot
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study aims to understand how adults with schizophrenia or related psychotic disorders experience a new type of talk therapy designed for self-disorders. Eight participants will receive the therapy and then be interviewed about their experience, including whether they f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:49 UTC
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Shake or cookie? study tests which gluten form triggers stronger immune reaction
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how people with celiac disease react to gluten in liquid form (a shake) versus solid form (a cookie). Thirty adults on a gluten-free diet will take part, giving blood samples to measure immune markers like IL-2. The goal is to see if one form triggers a strong…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:41 UTC