Turku University Hospital

This study tests whether women with recurrent breast cancer can safely have breast-conserving surgery followed by a second round of radiation, instead of removing the whole breast. It involves 60 patients who had radiation at least 3 years ago. The goal is to see if this approach…

This study aims to see if offering children a nasal influenza vaccine at their daycare increases how many get vaccinated, compared to only offering it at a healthcare facility. About 6,000 children in Turku daycare centers will take part. The main question is whether convenience …

This study tests whether group schema therapy, which uses self-recorded videos, can help teenagers with borderline symptoms. 64 teens will be randomly assigned to either this therapy or standard care. The therapy includes 30 group sessions, 8 individual sessions, and parent group…

This pilot study looks at whether training NICU staff to work closely with parents can improve the care environment and long-term development of very preterm infants. About 100 babies born before 32 weeks or weighing under 1500 grams will take part. Researchers will measure thing…

This study tests how easy and useful a new digital program called Hope-D is for managing weight during pregnancy and for 6 months after giving birth. The program includes a digital pathway, weight management plans, and coaching. 30 pregnant women with a BMI of 30 or higher will u…

This study collects vaginal and oral swab samples from 520 women to learn about the natural bacteria (microbiome) in these areas. Some participants will also have a Pap smear. The goal is to understand differences in the microbiome, not to test any treatment.

This study uses special ultrasound techniques to look at blood flow and tissue stiffness in the brains of newborn babies. Researchers will scan about 100 infants who are less than 7 months old and being treated in the hospital for conditions like lack of oxygen or stroke. The goa…