Sahlgrenska University Hospital

This study tests if a medication called sodium zirconium cyclosilicate can help people with heart failure stay on higher doses of a key drug (MRA) that controls their condition. About 110 participants in Sweden will first receive the study drug openly, then be randomly assigned t…

This study looks at whether adding ultrasound to CT scans can find more cartilage fractures in the ribs of people with chest injuries. Researchers will follow 100 patients for a year to see if finding these fractures changes treatment, such as whether surgery is needed. They will…

This study tests a 20-week program combining a low-calorie diet, extra protein, and exercise in 70 people with COPD and obesity. The goal is to see if weight loss can improve exercise capacity, lung function, and reduce inflammation. Participants must have a BMI of 30 or higher a…

This study compares two surgeries for thumb arthritis: a joint replacement (arthroplasty) and a bone removal (trapeziectomy). Researchers want to see which one provides better pain relief and faster recovery. The trial will involve 64 adults aged 18-69 with thumb arthritis that h…

This study looks at whether measuring antithrombin levels in the blood before heart surgery can predict if a patient will respond poorly to heparin, a blood thinner used during bypass. About 300 adults having planned heart surgery will give an extra blood sample, and researchers …

This study will test whether a specially designed care plan can improve the quality of IV line care and reduce problems like inflammation, blood clots, and fluid leakage. Over three years, researchers will compare an intervention hospital using the new plan to a control hospital …

This study looks at two ways to surgically repair unstable chest wall injuries (like flail chest) in adults. It compares fixing one break per rib versus fixing two breaks per rib to see which leads to better bone healing. Participants will be followed for a year with CT scans and…