Rigshospitalet, Denmark

This study tested whether a new type of eye injection called faricimab could help people with 'wet' age-related macular degeneration (AMD) go longer between treatments. Researchers gave 742 older adults three monthly loading injections and then monitored how many weeks passed bef…

This study tested whether flushing a patient's central line catheter with a hydrochloric acid solution could help treat serious bloodstream infections. It involved 212 cancer and blood disorder patients in Denmark. Alongside standard antibiotics, patients were randomly assigned t…

This study tested whether a newer pacing method (HIS/LBB pacing) works as well as standard biventricular pacing for people with heart failure and a specific electrical pattern in their heart. Researchers compared the two approaches in 150 patients over 6 months to see which bette…

This study aimed to see if a simple saliva test works as well as a standard blood test for detecting excess cortisol hormone in people with benign adrenal tumors. Researchers compared results from 100 patients with these tumors and 100 healthy volunteers. The goal was to determin…

This study tested two self-help programs for people with chronic pain who were waiting months for specialized treatment. Researchers compared an educational video program with a cognitive-behavioral training program to see which better helped patients manage their pain. The goal …

This study investigated whether a non-invasive device that stimulates a nerve in the neck (the vagus nerve) could help reduce the severe fatigue often experienced by people with lupus (SLE). 75 participants with lupus, fatigue, and signs of nervous system issues were randomly ass…

This study tested whether a supervised weight training program could help people with lymphoma maintain muscle mass and strength while undergoing chemotherapy. Forty-two patients were randomly assigned to either follow the 4-month exercise program or receive usual care. Researche…

This study tested a new educational program called a 'pain school' designed to help people manage chronic non-cancer pain. 82 patients attended seven group sessions to learn coping skills and strategies. Researchers wanted to see if patients found the program helpful and relevant…

This study aimed to understand if getting patients with severe brain injuries up and moving early in their ICU stay is safe for their brain. Researchers tested a special chair to help 22 sedated patients sit and stand, carefully measuring their brain oxygen levels. The goal was t…

This study looked at whether replacing a severely narrowed heart valve (aortic stenosis) could reduce scarring in the heart muscle. Researchers followed 86 patients, using special heart MRI scans before and one year after their valve replacement surgery. The goal was to see if th…

This study aimed to understand why people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) get so short of breath during exercise. Researchers compared 32 people with COPD to healthy individuals, measuring their lung function before and after cycling. The goal was to see if exer…

This study aimed to understand the relationship between blood sugar levels and sugar levels inside the brain in patients with severe, sudden brain injuries. Researchers carefully measured sugar in the blood and brain of 14 patients in intensive care to see how they connect. The g…

This study surveyed 1,262 Danish survivors of bone marrow transplants to understand their long-term health challenges and quality of life. Researchers collected questionnaires from people who received transplants between 1970 and 2024 to identify what factors help survivors maint…

This study tested whether doctors could more accurately find a specific spot in the neck for emergency airway access by using touch or an ultrasound machine. Anesthesiologists practiced on a silicone neck model that was made to look abnormal, like a patient with a neck injury or …

This study aimed to understand why anemia (low red blood cells) is so common and severe in patients with bacterial endocarditis, a serious heart valve infection. Researchers followed 209 patients, taking blood samples during hospitalization and for months after discharge to analy…

This study aimed to understand how the immune system in people with lupus affects their body's response to exercise. 55 adults with lupus were randomly assigned to either complete a 12-week high-intensity exercise program or continue their usual care. Researchers measured fitness…

This study aimed to understand how much patients move and sit up after minimally invasive lung cancer surgery. Researchers tracked 51 patients' activity using a motion sensor before and after their operation. They also asked patients twice daily about what made it hard to get mov…

This study tested how reliable a non-invasive, chest-strap-like device is for measuring the heart's pumping power (stroke volume) in healthy people. Twelve volunteers had their heart function measured at rest and while cycling on a stationary bike, repeating the tests on differen…

This study aimed to understand how removing parts of the intestine affects the body's digestive hormones. Researchers compared blood hormone levels after a meal in 39 people who had different types of intestinal surgery to levels in healthy people. The goal was to gather knowledg…