Oulu University Hospital

This study compares two treatments for acute cholecystitis (inflamed gallbladder) in patients aged 75 and older. One is the standard laparoscopic surgery to remove the gallbladder. The other is a newer, less invasive procedure called EUS-guided gallbladder drainage, where a small…

This study tests different ways to help smokers quit, including a smartphone app, written materials, and low-dose CT scans to screen for lung cancer. Researchers will enroll 1,200 smokers aged 50-74 and compare how many people successfully quit in each group. The goal is to see i…

This study tests whether giving a fecal microbiota transplant to babies born by C-section can improve their gut bacteria and help prevent overweight or obesity later in life. Researchers will track the growth and gut health of 534 infants who receive the transplant shortly after …

This study tests whether a short program of breathing exercises—done for 7 days before and 7 days after laparoscopic liver surgery—can reduce lung complications like pneumonia or collapsed lungs. About 364 patients will be randomly assigned to either the breathing exercise group …

This study tests whether combining brain stimulation (rTMS), personalized physical therapy, and medication adjustments can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Researchers will enroll 156 adults whose symptoms began within t…