Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Clinical trials sponsored by Rigshospitalet, Denmark, explained in plain language.
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Danish trial asks: can patients quit pricey polyp drugs for good?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether people with severe nasal polyps who have been symptom-free for at least a year while taking biologic drugs (Nucala or Dupixent) can safely stop taking them. Researchers will randomly assign 66 patients to either continue their medication or stop it, …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 21:41 UTC
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Robot pancreas tested to protect diabetic moms and babies
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether an automated insulin delivery system (CamAPS FX) helps women with type 1 diabetes better control their blood sugar before and during pregnancy compared to their usual insulin methods. It aims to improve health for both mother and baby, focusing on ti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Pill vs. insulin: new hope for kidney transplant patients with diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a daily pill called semaglutide (Rybelsus) is a safe and effective way to control high blood sugar in people who have recently received a kidney transplant. It will compare the pill to a placebo (dummy pill) in 104 patients, with both groups also receivin…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Can patients take fewer shots and stay well? trial tests spacing out biologic doses
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if patients with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps can safely take their biologic medicines (dupilumab or mepolizumab) less frequently. About 135 adults in Denmark who are already stable on these drugs will try extending the time between doses from 4 weeks …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Heart device infection trial: replace now or wait?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether putting a new heart device in immediately after removing an infected one is safer and more effective than the standard approach of waiting. It involves 176 patients with serious infections of their pacemakers or defibrillators. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Fighting superbugs with a Finger-Prick test and a leaflet
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to fight antibiotic resistance by helping doctors in Kyrgyzstan prescribe antibiotics more wisely for common respiratory infections like coughs and colds. It will test if giving patients an information leaflet about when antibiotics are needed, and using a simple …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Getting stronger before the fight: new study tests Pre-Surgery prep for blood cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a personalized exercise and nutrition program before a stem cell transplant helps patients recover better. It will compare patients who do this 'prehabilitation' to those who receive standard care alone. The main goal is to see if the program improves pat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:27 UTC
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Danish trial aims to boost cure rates and shorten prostate cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large trial is testing two potential improvements to standard radiation therapy for men with intermediate or high-risk prostate cancer. It will see if delivering a higher, focused dose of radiation directly to visible tumors within the prostate improves cure rates. It will a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:29 UTC
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New 3D scan aims to improve skin cancer surgery accuracy
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a 3D ultrasound scan of removed skin cancer tissue can accurately measure how close the cancer cells are to the edges of the removed sample. Researchers will compare the ultrasound measurements to the standard laboratory analysis (histopathology) per…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New ultrasound tech could sharpen thyroid nodule diagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, high-resolution ultrasound technique to see the tiniest blood vessels inside thyroid nodules. Researchers hope that by mapping these blood vessels, they can better tell the difference between harmless and potentially cancerous nodules. This could help…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 12, 2026 13:51 UTC
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High-Dose steroid trial aims to ease agony after lung cancer surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a higher dose of a common steroid (dexamethasone) can better control pain after minimally invasive lung cancer surgery. It focuses on patients who are identified as being highly sensitive to pain before their operation. Researchers will compare a high dos…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 21:41 UTC
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Robot classmates: new study sends kids with cancer to school remotely
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program to help children undergoing cancer treatment stay connected to their school. It uses remote-controlled robots so kids can attend class from home or the hospital, along with a dedicated school navigator for support. Researchers want to see if this approa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Can exercise Re-Train the brain after concussion?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a personalized, 12-week exercise program can help adults with long-lasting symptoms after a concussion. Researchers will measure if the program helps patients exercise for longer periods without making their symptoms worse. They will also use brain scans …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New program aims to get cardiac arrest survivors back to work
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a personalized rehabilitation program helps survivors of sudden cardiac arrest return to work better than standard care alone. It will involve 214 adult survivors who were working before their cardiac arrest. The main goal is to see if more people ar…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Botox shots tested to numb diabetic foot pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether injections of a purified form of Botox (incobotulinumtoxin-A) around the nerves in the legs can safely reduce pain for people with diabetic neuropathy. 80 participants with long-term, symmetrical foot pain will receive injections every 12 weeks for 2…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Do patients regret their cancer surgery? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how well patients grasp the information they receive before major abdominal cancer surgery and how their expectations compare to their actual recovery. Researchers will follow 90 patients undergoing surgeries like pancreatic or liver removal, asking …
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Scientists probe why brain surgery silences children
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why up to 1 in 4 children lose their ability to speak after surgery for a specific type of brain tumor. Researchers will follow 1,000 children from Nordic countries to track their recovery, analyze their genes, and compare different surgical techniqu…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Brain drain infection detection breakthrough?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study aims to understand how certain markers in brain fluid can help detect infections in patients with acute brain injuries who have drainage tubes. Researchers will monitor 148 patients in Denmark to see if lactate levels in brain fluid can predict infections…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Sitting for two weeks may disrupt your Body's 'Fullness' signal
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how suddenly stopping all exercise affects appetite control in healthy, active men. Researchers will have 40 participants either continue their normal activity or stop all exercise and limit walking for two weeks. They will measure how much people ea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Scientists scan brains to unlock Alzheimer's secrets in diabetics
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand how Alzheimer's disease affects the brain's blood flow and sugar use, especially in people who also have type 2 diabetes. Researchers will use advanced brain scans (PET scans) to compare three groups: Alzheimer's patients without diabetes, Alz…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Sticky sensors vs. spot checks: can constant monitoring catch hidden dangers after back surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a wireless chest sensor can help nurses better monitor patients recovering from major spinal deformity surgery. The sensor continuously tracks heart rate, breathing, and other vital signs, sending alerts to nurses' phones, aiming to catch problems ea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Massive study aims to uncover hidden mental health struggles in kids with heart defects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to test an online screening system to better identify mental health disorders in children and teenagers born with congenital heart disease. Researchers will enroll about 4,800 young people in Denmark, asking their parents to complete questionnaires about emotional…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Europe launches major study to track lymphatic disorder treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis European study aims to understand how well different lymphatic treatments work for people with heart-related or primary lymphatic disorders. Researchers will collect information from 500 patients across Europe who have received these treatments, looking at whether symptoms i…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Scientists scan bodies to unlock secrets of diabetes hormones
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special full-body PET scanner to see how two natural gut hormones (GIP and GLP-1) affect how the body uses sugar and how blood flows to different organs. It involves healthy volunteers and people with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to gather detailed information t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Scientists race to unlock mystery of painful nerve damage in blood cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how and why nerve damage occurs in people with Waldenström's macroglobulinemia, a type of blood cancer. Researchers will examine 90 patients to identify the causes, patterns, and markers of this nerve pain and weakness. The goal is to speed up diagno…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Searching for a hidden heart culprit behind unexplained chest pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out how common a specific heart condition called cardiac amyloidosis is in men over 65 who have chest pain but no signs of blocked heart arteries. Researchers will examine 300 participants using blood tests, heart scans, and imaging to look for this hidden…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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Can AI make doctors more confident and accurate in predicting early birth?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how different ways of presenting artificial intelligence (AI) predictions affect doctors' judgment when assessing the risk of preterm birth. Doctors specializing in pregnancy care will review simulated patient cases online, make decisions, and see ho…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:55 UTC
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Scientists hunt for early clues to stop dangerous cancer treatment reactions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better predict and detect dangerous side effects, like Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS), in blood cancer patients receiving new immunotherapies. Researchers will monitor 100 patients using wireless sensors to track vital signs and blood tests to measure immune r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:55 UTC