Umeå University
Clinical trials sponsored by Umeå University, explained in plain language.
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New cement formula aims to slash dangerous hip surgery infections in elderly
Disease control OngoingThis large study is testing whether using bone cement containing two antibiotics is better than the standard single-antibiotic cement at preventing serious joint infections after hip replacement surgery for a broken hip. It involves about 7,000 patients aged 60 and older across S…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Researchers seek better way to spot malnutrition in dialysis patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find the best way to define and measure malnutrition in adults with chronic kidney disease who are on long-term dialysis. Researchers will observe 69 patients, collecting data from medical records at two Swedish hospital units to see how different definitions o…
Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC