St. Olavs Hospital

This study tests whether a digital expert team can help people on long-term sick leave with muscle or common mental health issues return to work. Participants fill out a digital questionnaire and have a video meeting with their doctor and a team of specialists who then create a p…

This phase 3 trial tests whether cabergoline, a drug already used for hormone-producing pituitary tumors, can shrink or slow the growth of non-functioning pituitary adenomas (NFPAs). These tumors do not produce excess hormones, so current treatment is limited to surgery or radiat…

This trial tests whether placing a balloon in the aorta (REBOA) during CPR can improve blood flow to the heart and brain in people who have a cardiac arrest outside the hospital. The study includes 200 adults with non-traumatic cardiac arrest who receive CPR within 10 minutes. Re…

This study tests a new way of managing chronic pain by improving teamwork between pain clinics, GPs, and other services. About 386 adults referred to pain clinics in Norway will either get this new pathway or standard care. The goal is to see if better coordination and a clear 6-…

This trial tests whether removing a wider margin of brain tissue around a glioblastoma tumor (supramarginal resection) improves survival compared to standard surgery. It involves 90 patients with suspected glioblastoma who are considered good candidates for the more extensive sur…

This phase 3 trial tests whether one course of BEP chemotherapy works better than one course of carboplatin to prevent seminoma testicular cancer from coming back after surgery. It includes 348 men with stage I seminoma who have risk factors like a large tumor or rete testis inva…

This small study tests an endoscopic procedure that uses band ligation to tighten the lower esophagus and upper stomach, aiming to reduce acid reflux in people who had gastric sleeve surgery. Twelve participants will undergo the procedure and be monitored for six months to see if…

This trial tests whether a coronary CT angiography (CCTA) scan can safely identify heart attack patients who do not need invasive angiography. About 300 patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) will undergo CCTA before the standard invasive test. The goal is …

This study explores whether a new screening procedure can detect cerebral palsy (CP) earlier in high-risk infants using video recordings and artificial intelligence. Traditionally, CP is diagnosed between 12 and 24 months of age, but earlier detection could lead to better outcome…

This study tests whether a short, modified exposure therapy given soon after rape can prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in women. About 166 women who have experienced sexual assault will be randomly assigned to either the brief therapy or standard care. The goal is to…

This study tests whether a tailored exercise program and nutritional guidance can reduce peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) and fatigue in people with colorectal cancer receiving chemotherapy. Participants follow a supervised exercise routine and monthly nutrition check-ins dur…

This study tests whether a 9-week online cognitive behavioral therapy program can improve sleep in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). About 550 participants in Norway will either receive the digital therapy or digital education about insomnia. The main goal is to see if the the…

This study explores whether a special 3D ultrasound technique, called vector flow imaging, can predict where blood clots form inside abdominal aortic aneurysms. Researchers will scan 14 people with small aneurysms (under 5.5 cm), half with existing clots and half without. They wi…

This study looks at why about 30-50% of people with bipolar disorder have normal thinking abilities, while others struggle. Researchers will test memory, attention, and problem-solving skills in 87 adults with stable mood. They will also examine sleep, weight, daily routines, and…

This study compares standard mental health care to an early assessment team for 588 adults referred to outpatient clinics. The goal is to see if early, personalized evaluation improves daily function, mental health, and quality of life. Participants are randomly assigned to eithe…