Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Clinical trials sponsored by Rigshospitalet, Denmark, explained in plain language.
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Can exercise after surgery help keep cancer from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing if a structured exercise program can help patients who have had surgery to remove metastatic colorectal cancer from their liver. It aims to see if exercise improves physical fitness and reduces the chance of the cancer returning. The study will compare two d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 00:42 UTC
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Heat vs. radiation: new trial tests best way to zap liver tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two different non-surgical treatments for colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. It tests whether targeted radiation therapy or a heat-based ablation technique works better to control tumor growth. The trial involves 100 patients with 1-3 small liver …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Robots vs. surgeons: new trial tests better way to do kidney transplants
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether using a robot to assist with kidney transplant surgery leads to fewer complications than traditional open surgery. It involves 106 adult patients receiving a kidney transplant, who are randomly assigned to have either the robotic or the open procedur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Heart pill trial aims to speed recovery after major heart surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a medication called empagliflozin helps the heart recover better after surgery to replace a narrowed aortic valve. About 205 patients who have this surgery will receive either the real drug or a placebo pill for six months. Researchers will check if …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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Could a simple blood test catch Cancer's return?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing if a blood test that looks for cancer DNA can find throat cancer when it comes back after treatment. It involves 200 patients who have been treated for a specific type of throat cancer linked to HPV. The goal is to see if this blood test works better or fast…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC
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Could muscle strength predict survival after a stem cell transplant?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how muscle strength and body composition affect recovery and long-term health in people with blood cancers who receive a stem cell transplant. Researchers will observe 144 patients to see if their muscle health at the time of transplant can predict c…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Major study launches to map the Life-Long journey of klinefelter syndrome
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to gather detailed health information over time from 300 people with Klinefelter syndrome (KS). By collecting medical history, physical measurements, blood samples, and survey data, researchers hope to create a clearer picture of how KS affects people throughout t…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Could common pregnancy painkillers affect your Child's brain?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to understand if taking common over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen (paracetamol) or ibuprofen during pregnancy affects a child's brain development. Researchers are following up with 685 Danish families from a previous study to see if there are links be…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden blood link to COPD breathing struggles
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand why people with COPD struggle with exercise. Researchers will compare the total and lung-specific blood volume of 32 people with COPD to an equal number of healthy, matched volunteers. The goal is to see if lower blood volume is a key reason for redu…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Scientists scan bodies to unlock fatty liver disease secrets
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses advanced full-body PET scans to see how people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) process sugars and proteins differently than healthy people. Researchers will scan 36 healthy adults and patients with NAFLD to create detailed pictures of nutrient movem…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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Decade-Long hunt for clues to liver transplant Survivors' health
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand why many people who receive a liver transplant develop other serious health problems, like heart and kidney disease, which can shorten their lives. Researchers will follow 600 Danish transplant recipients for up to 10 years, comparing their health to…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:47 UTC