University Hospital, Akershus
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Akershus, explained in plain language.
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Heart monitors in women: a new hope to stop second strokes?
Disease control OngoingThis study aims to see if long-term heart monitoring helps prevent second strokes in women who have had a stroke of unknown cause. It follows 1400 women to compare those who get a small implanted heart monitor with those who receive standard care. The goal is to see if finding hi…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Akershus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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Scientists try to turn 'Cold' tumors 'Hot' to fight spreading colon cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing if a standard chemotherapy drug (oxaliplatin) can make advanced colon cancer more visible to the immune system. Researchers then add an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab) to see if this combination can stop the cancer from growing for a longer time. The trial is…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Akershus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC
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Surgery breathing study tests brain protection
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study examines whether adjusting carbon dioxide levels in the blood during prostate surgery affects brain blood flow and thinking skills after the operation. Researchers will compare two different breathing patterns during anesthesia in 46 men aged 55-80. The goal is to unde…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Akershus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Scientists probe hormone Therapy's hidden heart effects
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to understand the long-term effects of gender-affirming hormone therapy on heart health. Researchers will follow 450 transgender individuals, measuring heart function, blood markers, and quality of life before and after starting treatment. The goal is to gather cr…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Akershus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC