University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen, explained in plain language.
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Flu's hidden danger: new study links infection to heart trouble
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 241 adults hospitalized with the flu to see how the infection impacts the heart. Researchers tracked heart complications like new or worsening heart failure, heart attacks, and cardiac arrest. The goal was to better understand the link between influenza and he…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Obesity may weaken gut and brain barriers, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis observational study looked at how obesity affects the gut barrier and the blood-brain barrier—two systems that protect the body and brain. Researchers compared 25 people with obesity to 25 healthy individuals, using MRI scans, sugar tests, and cognitive assessments. The goal…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Scientists uncover secrets of gut hormones in Pancreas-Free patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how two gut hormones, GIP and GLP-1, affect the body in people who have had their pancreas removed. Researchers gave these hormones alone and together to 12 participants to measure changes in blood sugar, fat, and bone markers. The goal was to under…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:13 UTC
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Could the 'Love Hormone' help prevent dangerous low blood sugar in diabetes?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether oxytocin, a natural hormone, can improve the body's ability to release glucagon during low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in people with type 1 diabetes. Sixteen adults with type 1 diabetes received both oxytocin and a placebo on separate days to compare …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:52 UTC