Region Stockholm

This study compares a structured, clinician-led exercise program (Braining) to self-directed exercise advice for people receiving psychiatric care. Over 12 weeks, participants in the Braining group attend up to three supervised exercise sessions per week. The study measures chang…

This study tests whether giving stroke patients a more thorough exam—looking at hidden causes like artery stiffness, 24-hour blood pressure, and leg circulation—can lower their chance of having another stroke or heart attack. About 600 people admitted to a Swedish hospital for st…

This study looks at whether moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise, called Braining, can help people with bipolar depression recover faster and prevent future depressive episodes. Fifty-four participants will be split into three groups: one doing supervised aerobic exercise three …

This study tests a new way to help children aged 7-12 with mild to moderate anxiety by offering a stepped care model in primary care settings. The approach uses a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program called Step-by-Step, designed to be more accessible than specialist care. …

This study tests if a short, nurse-led group therapy based on sleep restriction can help people with insomnia sleep better. It involves 104 adults in primary care. The goal is to see if this simple approach works and saves money compared to longer treatments.

This study aims to improve diagnosis of rare inherited metabolic diseases by using advanced genetic testing in up to 1,000 people suspected of having such conditions. Researchers at Karolinska University Hospital will analyze DNA and other biological data to find disease-causing …

This study looks at whether giving primary care doctors extra training on pain treatment and opioid risks can lead to safer prescribing. About 52 clinics in Stockholm are taking part. The goal is to reduce the number of opioid prescriptions that are not medically needed, which ma…

This study looks at whether a special score (PBS-score) can predict if clubfoot will return in children aged 4 to 10. Researchers will follow 60 children to see if the score matches the need for more casts, braces, or surgery. The goal is to avoid unnecessary treatments and impro…