Turku University Hospital

This study tests a device that uses ultrasound energy guided by MRI to precisely destroy prostate cancer tumors while sparing healthy tissue. 62 men with localized prostate cancer will receive the treatment. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective at controlling…

This study compares two ways to remove tonsils in adults with recurrent or chronic tonsillitis: the traditional method (extracapsular) and a newer partial removal method (intracapsular). Researchers will track pain, bleeding, and painkiller use after surgery in 167 adults. The go…

This study planned to give a probiotic supplement or a placebo to toddlers aged 2–5 who were gaining weight faster than expected. The goal was to see if the probiotic could help manage weight gain over three months. However, the study was withdrawn before any children were enroll…

This study aimed to see if contrast-enhanced ultrasound and elastography can measure brain blood flow and stiffness in preterm babies as well as MRI does. Researchers planned to scan preterm infants when they reached their due date and compare the results with standard MRI. Howev…

This study tests a new, team-based rehabilitation program for 125 working-age adults with persistent physical symptoms and chronic fatigue. The program includes doctors, therapists, and counselors who work together to help patients manage their symptoms and improve daily function…

This study looks at whether taking weekly cold water baths (18°C) for at least 12 weeks can boost brown fat activity in people with obesity. Brown fat is a type of body fat that burns energy to generate heat. Researchers will use special scans to measure blood flow and fuel use i…

This study looks at how eating meals with high or low 'reward value' (like tasty vs. bland food) affects brown fat activity and gut-brain signals. Researchers will scan 30 lean and overweight adults to measure changes in brown fat, gut hormones, and brain receptors after each mea…

This study looks at whether special brain scans can detect signs of worsening in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers will scan 35 patients aged 40-50 who have had MS for at least five years. They are measuring brain cell activity that may signal disease progression. …

This study follows 100 people with multiple sclerosis to see if increased activity of certain brain immune cells (microglia) around lesion edges is linked to faster lesion growth over 10 years. Participants had a special PET scan at the start and will have follow-up MRI scans. Th…

This study looks at how anorexia nervosa changes brain function and metabolism in teenage girls. Researchers will use brain scans to compare 33 adolescents with and without the condition, then follow them for three years. The goal is to better understand the disease and find new …