Turku University Hospital

This study compares two types of tonsil surgery for adults with obstructive sleep apnea and enlarged tonsils. One surgery removes the tonsils completely, while the other removes only part of them. The goal is to see if the less invasive approach works just as well at improving br…

This study will test if people can accurately measure their own tonsil size using a mirror, flashlight, and phone camera. Ninety participants will first assess their tonsils at home, then have their tonsils evaluated by a medical student and two ear, nose, and throat specialists.…

This study compares two tonsil surgery methods in adults: full removal (extracapsular) and partial removal (intracapsular). The goal is to see if partial surgery allows a shorter sick leave and less need for opioid painkillers, while still being as effective at relieving tonsilli…

This study tests a digital exercise program called EMPOWER for children aged 3 to 6 who are undergoing cancer treatment. The goal is to see if the program can help them stay physically active, improve their motor skills, and boost their quality of life. Parents and nurses will al…

This pilot study will test if parents can learn to use a digital otoscope (ear camera) at home to check for ear infections in their young children. About 40 children aged 1-4 who have had ear infections before will take part. Parents in the study group will get training and a dev…

This study tests whether mild hypothermia (cooling the body to about 33°C) during coronary artery bypass grafting protects the brain better than normal temperature (about 36.5°C). Researchers will use advanced brain scans and blood tests to measure brain injury in 160 adults unde…