Region Skane
Clinical trials sponsored by Region Skane, explained in plain language.
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Diet study: does feedback on blood tests boost weight loss?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether giving people feedback on their metabolic profile (from blood tests) helps them stick to a starch- and sugar-reduced diet and lose more weight. About 300 overweight adults (BMI over 25) will follow the diet for 3 months. Half will learn their metabolic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 02, 2026 11:40 UTC
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Could a simple pacemaker adjustment improve life for heart amyloidosis patients?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether increasing the pacemaker's lower rate can improve quality of life and daily function in people with cardiac amyloidosis, a condition where the heart becomes stiff and struggles to pump blood. About 34 participants will have their pacemaker set to two d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:09 UTC
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Minty fresh relief? l-menthol trial targets asthma breathlessness
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether L-menthol, a minty compound, can reduce breathlessness and improve exercise ability in adults with asthma. Twenty participants will try L-menthol and a placebo in random order, then exercise to compare their breathing. The goal is to see if this simple, n…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:03 UTC
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Protein clues could unmask hidden pneumonia types in ventilator patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 400 ICU patients on breathing machines who have a suspected lung infection called ventilator-associated pneumonia. Researchers will analyze proteins from fluid collected from the lungs to find distinct patient subgroups. The goal is to improve diagnosis and gu…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:50 UTC
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Smartwatch data could predict surgery risks before they happen
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if combining data from wearable devices, continuous glucose monitors, and protein tests can better predict complications after colorectal cancer surgery. Researchers will monitor 210 patients before and after surgery to find patterns that signal risk. The g…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:06 UTC
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Swallowable camera could replace colonoscopy for lynch syndrome patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares a swallowable camera capsule to standard colonoscopy for detecting colon cancer in people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that greatly raises colon cancer risk. About 78 adults aged 18-60 will try both methods to see if the capsule is as safe and effe…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:57 UTC
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Hospital study seeks clues to treating tough anorexia cases
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at what influences treatment success for people with hard-to-treat anorexia nervosa who are in the hospital. Researchers will examine patients' expectations, sense of control, and involvement in their own care, as well as staff attitudes. The goal is to learn how…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 12:01 UTC