Tampere University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Tampere University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Skip the cast? new study tests immediate wrist movement after fracture surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two recovery approaches after wrist fracture surgery: moving the wrist right away versus wearing a cast for two weeks. Researchers want to see which method helps patients return to work sooner and improves wrist function. About 240 adults aged 18-65 with a bro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tampere University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Study explores lasting effects of childbirth injury on pelvic and sexual health
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis observational study follows 600 women who had an anal sphincter injury during childbirth in Finland between 2009 and 2021. Researchers want to understand how common long-term pelvic floor symptoms and sexual problems are after such injuries. Participants fill out questionnai…
Sponsor: Tampere University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Rare surgery for recurrent cancer: how does it affect quality of life?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 21 patients who had a very extensive surgery called pelvic exenteration for recurrent gynecologic cancer. The goal is to understand how the surgery affects their quality of life and sexuality using standard questionnaires. The results will help doctors better p…
Sponsor: Tampere University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Anesthesia mystery: why do some patients relax again after reversal?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at a puzzling event where some patients' muscles relax again after being reversed from anesthesia. Researchers will monitor 120 adults having elective surgery to see how often this happens. The goal is to understand the phenomenon better, not to test a new treatm…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tampere University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:44 UTC
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New disease found in drug users: researchers race to understand it
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis observational study looks at a newly identified lung condition called histiocytosis in people who inject drugs. Researchers will study 30 patients to understand symptoms, diagnosis, and outcomes. They will also test new ways to detect a substance called polyvinylpyrrolidone …
Sponsor: Tampere University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:26 UTC