University Hospital, Akershus
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Akershus, explained in plain language.
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Can a wound vacuum save diabetic feet from amputation?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a wound vacuum (negative pressure therapy) to standard wound care for people with diabetic foot ulcers after surgery. Researchers want to see if the vacuum reduces the need for leg amputations and shortens hospital stays. About 50 adults with diabetic foot ulc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Akershus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:56 UTC
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Can a gentamicin combo fight sepsis without harming kidneys?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a combination of gentamicin and a narrow-spectrum antibiotic is as safe and effective as using a broad-spectrum antibiotic alone for people with early sepsis. About 1,900 hospitalized adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. Th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Akershus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Lung cancer screening gets a Heart-Smart upgrade for heavy smokers
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a heart disease prevention program to standard lung cancer screening can improve the health of heavy smokers. Researchers will use chest CT scans already taken for lung cancer screening to also check for hidden heart disease. 1000 participants w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Akershus • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:08 UTC
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Why do some teens stay fatigued after mono? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some teenagers and young adults feel tired for months after getting Epstein-Barr virus (the virus that causes mono). Researchers will follow 150 infected people and 150 healthy people for six months, using brain scans, immune tests, and questionnaires. The…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Akershus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:04 UTC