Umeå University
Clinical trials sponsored by Umeå University, explained in plain language.
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Lighter mesh may mean less pain after hernia surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a lighter mesh causes less pain after groin hernia repair than a heavier one. Over 400 men with a first-time hernia were randomly assigned to receive either a heavy or light mesh. Researchers measured pain and quality of life after surgery to see which m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:00 UTC
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Diesel fumes may harm sense of smell and thinking, study suggests
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how breathing in diesel exhaust affects the nose's smell system and thinking abilities. Forty healthy, non-smoking adults were exposed to both diesel exhaust and clean air in a random order. Researchers took small tissue samples from the nose and tested sense…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 04:14 UTC