Region Skane
Clinical trials sponsored by Region Skane, explained in plain language.
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Could a One-Time keyhole surgery replace daily blood thinners for some heart patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares a minimally invasive surgery that closes off a small heart pouch (the left atrial appendage) to standard blood-thinning medication in people with atrial fibrillation who have a high risk of bleeding. The goal is to see if the surgery can prevent strokes, major…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glowing dye may save surgical flaps in head and neck cancer patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a special dye called indocyanine green (ICG), injected during surgery, helps surgeons see blood flow in reconstructed tissue better than standard checks. About 244 adults having head and neck reconstruction will be randomly assigned to get the dye or stan…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Dieters get secret weapon: metabolic feedback boosts weight loss
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether giving people feedback on their metabolic profile (blood test results) halfway through a 3-month low-starch, low-sugar diet helps them lose more weight. 300 overweight adults (BMI over 25) will follow the diet, and half will learn their metabolic impro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Could a pill camera replace the colonoscopy for lynch syndrome patients?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a swallowable capsule camera (colon capsule endoscopy) can effectively screen for colorectal cancer in people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that greatly increases cancer risk. Researchers will compare the capsule's ability to find polyps and ot…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Virtual reality may calm nerves before surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a brief virtual reality (VR) session before gynecological surgery can lower anxiety and improve recovery. About 140 adults will be randomly assigned to either a 10-20 minute VR relaxation experience plus standard care, or standard care alone. Researchers …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Minty breath: l-menthol tested as asthma exercise aid
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether inhaling L-menthol before exercise can reduce breathlessness and improve exercise capacity in 20 adults with asthma. Participants will receive L-menthol or a strawberry-scented placebo in random order, then cycle to measure their breathing and dis…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Could a faster pacemaker setting help heart amyloidosis patients feel better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether increasing the pacemaker's lower rate from 60 to 80 beats per minute improves quality of life and daily function in people with ATTR cardiac amyloidosis. The heart in this condition is stiff and depends on a faster heart rate to pump blood. Thirty-four pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Can patient autonomy improve treatment for severe eating disorders?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at factors like treatment expectations, sense of autonomy, and patient participation in 100 people with difficult-to-treat anorexia nervosa receiving inpatient care. Researchers will also examine caregivers' attitudes toward autonomy. The goal is to gather knowle…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Smartwatch data could predict who gets sick after surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will enroll 210 people scheduled for colorectal cancer surgery. Researchers will collect data from wearable devices, continuous glucose monitors, and blood protein tests to see if they can better predict who will have complications after surgery. The goal is to improve…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New study to track Long-Term effects of Gender-Affirming care on 1,000 adults
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 1,000 adults seeking gender-affirming care to see how their mental health, quality of life, and ability to work change over time. Researchers will also compare them to a similar group not receiving this care. The goal is to understand what helps people the …
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 23, 2026 12:47 UTC