Region Stockholm

This study tests whether giving stroke patients extra tests—like checking for hidden heart problems, artery stiffness, and leg circulation—can lower their chance of having another stroke or heart attack. About 600 people in Stockholm will get this expanded check-up and a personal…

This study compares a structured group exercise program called Braining with standard advice to exercise on your own. Over 12 weeks, 208 psychiatric patients will attend up to three clinician-led exercise sessions per week. Researchers will measure physical activity, depressive s…

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 whether a short, nurse-led group therapy based on sleep restriction can help people with insomnia. 104 adults with insomnia will either receive the sleep restriction program or standard sleep hygiene advice. The goal is to see if this simpler approach reduces ins…

This study tests a stepped care cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program for children aged 7-12 with mild to moderate anxiety, delivered in primary care settings. All children start with a brief group intervention, and those needing more support receive additional individual C…

This study will collect and analyze genetic data from 1000 people with suspected inherited metabolic diseases, including conditions like epilepsy and mitochondrial disorders. Researchers at Karolinska University Hospital aim to improve diagnosis by using advanced genetic testing …

This study tests whether giving doctors brief education and feedback on their opioid prescribing habits leads to safer prescribing. About 52 primary care clinics are involved. The goal is to reduce inappropriate opioid use and lower the risk of addiction.

This study follows 60 children aged 4–10 with clubfoot to see if a new scoring system (PBS-score) can predict whether their foot condition will come back and need extra treatment like casting, braces, or surgery. Researchers will track the children for five years and also ask fam…