Umeå University
Clinical trials sponsored by Umeå University, explained in plain language.
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New hope for bladder cancer patients: radiotherapy trial aims to improve survival and quality of life
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase III trial tests whether adding local radiotherapy to standard care helps bladder cancer patients who are not eligible for curative treatment live longer and feel better. About 248 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care alone or standard …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Diet over drugs: eHealth trial aims to remit type 2 diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a total diet replacement of just 850 calories per day for 3 months, followed by weight maintenance, can help people with type 2 diabetes achieve remission. Participants are randomly assigned to follow-up via an eHealth app or in-person visits. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New app-based program aims to boost brain development in premature babies
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new e-health program for parents of very preterm infants (born before 32 weeks or under 1500 grams). The program provides 18 sessions over two years to help parents support their baby's brain, movement, and language development. Researchers will compare the pro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Pre-surgery boot camp may slash hernia operation risks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a home-based program of exercise, weight loss, and health optimization before ventral hernia surgery can lower the chance of complications. 130 adults with hernias 4-8 cm wide will be randomly assigned to either the prehabilitation program or standard car…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Nordic diet coaching shows promise for type 1 diabetes control
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether personalized nutrition education on a healthy Nordic diet can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 1 diabetes. 54 participants will either receive this education or standard brief dietary advice. The main goal is to see if the intervention incr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New quick test could help diagnose ADHD and autism without reading skills
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new test called the Five Digits Test (FDT) to see if it can measure a person's ability to stop automatic responses—a skill often affected in ADHD and autism. The FDT does not require reading, making it useful for people with different language backgrounds.…
Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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At-Home brain tests could revolutionize neurological diagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new digital test battery, Mindmore Distance, can accurately assess thinking and memory skills in people with neurological conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, or multiple sclerosis. Researchers will compare results from home-based computer tests wi…
Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New hope for stroke patients: mouth training may restore swallowing
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a special mouth exercise program for people who still have trouble swallowing 12 weeks after a stroke. Researchers want to see if the device can improve swallowing function and quality of life. The trial involves 60 participants and uses a camera test to measure …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New App-Supported therapy for teen PTSD tested in sweden
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a new way to deliver trauma-focused therapy to teens with PTSD. It combines therapist-led video sessions with a mobile app for self-paced exercises. Researchers want to see if this blended approach is feasible and acceptable compared to standard therapy. Ab…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Eye-Tracking may predict ADHD drug success in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether simple, painless tests of eye movements and heart rate can help predict which children with ADHD will benefit from medication and which will have side effects. Researchers will measure these factors before children start medication and then check how w…
Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Blood test may spot lung fluid in critically ill patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a protein called heparin-binding protein (HBP) in the blood is linked to fluid buildup in the lungs of intensive care patients. Researchers will collect blood samples and measure lung fluid using a special monitoring system in 25 adults. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New stapling technique aims to cut colon surgery leaks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a new way to reconnect the colon after surgery for cancer or diverticular disease. The goal is to see if using a single stapler instead of two can lower the risk of dangerous leaks at the connection point. About 500 adults having planned left-sided colon surge…
Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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C. diff showdown: antibiotics vs. poop pills – which works better?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches 200 adults with C. diff infection to see how standard antibiotics and fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) help people recover. Researchers will collect stool, blood, and urine samples over up to 5 years to understand why some treatments succeed and others fa…
Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC