University Hospital, Akershus
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Akershus, explained in plain language.
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Heart failure patients may skip hospital visits with digital home monitoring
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with acute heart failure can be safely followed up at home using digital tools instead of going to the hospital. About 450 patients will be randomly assigned to either in-person hospital visits or remote digital check-ups. The goal is to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Akershus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a vacuum cleaner save diabetic feet from amputation?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether negative pressure wound therapy (a vacuum device) works better than standard wound care for diabetic foot ulcers. Fifty adults with diabetic foot ulcers needing surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. Researchers will track amputat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Akershus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can an older antibiotic combo fight sepsis and superbugs?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of gentamicin and a narrow-spectrum antibiotic works as well as broad-spectrum antibiotics for early sepsis, with less impact on antibiotic resistance. About 1,900 adults with suspected community-acquired sepsis will be randomly assigned to …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Akershus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 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 27, 2026 08:06 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 27, 2026 12:36 UTC