University Of Aarhus
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Aarhus, explained in plain language.
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Race against time: which blood mix saves bleeding patients best?
Disease control CompletedThis study aimed to find the best way to give blood to people with severe bleeding before they reach the hospital. It compared three methods: giving a mix of plasma and red blood cells, giving only red blood cells, or giving only plasma. The goal was to see which method most quic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Hip surgery vs. strength training: which works better for dysplasia?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two approaches for adults with hip dysplasia: surgery followed by exercise training versus exercise training alone. Researchers wanted to see which approach better reduced hip pain over 12 months. The trial involved 69 participants aged 18-45 who were randomly…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Scientists test digital sleep fixes to find what really works
Disease control CompletedThis study aimed to identify which parts of digital insomnia therapy work best alone or in combination. Researchers tested five different treatment components in a smartphone/web app with 489 adults experiencing chronic insomnia. The goal was to find the most effective mix of sle…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:23 UTC
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New exam method aims to spot cervical changes better, reduce unnecessary biopsies
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a systematic scoring system called the Swede score during colposcopy exams to see if it could improve the detection of serious cervical precancer (CIN2+). It involved 929 women in Denmark who were referred for a colposcopy due to an abnormal screening test. The …
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can local volunteers get a community moving?
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether trained female community health volunteers could help adults in Nepal become more physically active. The volunteers delivered home-based education sessions to families, teaching them about the benefits of exercise. Researchers measured whether this commu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Can extra therapy help stroke patients regain independence?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether providing more frequent occupational therapy sessions helps people recovering from a stroke become more independent with basic daily tasks like dressing, eating, and grooming. It involved 20 participants who had experienced their first stroke and were st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Scientists hunt for 'Just Right' drink to tame ileostomy output
Symptom relief CompletedThis study aimed to find the best thickness (osmolality) of nutritional drinks for people with an ileostomy. Fourteen adult patients tested different drinks over several 6-hour periods. Researchers measured how much fluid came out of the ileostomy to see which drinks caused the l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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New therapy aims to break the sleep medication cycle for mental health
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a non-drug sleep program for adults with depression, bipolar disorder, or ADHD who also had significant sleep problems. The program combined talk therapy and sleep schedule adjustments. Researchers compared it to basic sleep education to see if it better improve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Scientists test pain on healthy volunteers to understand suffering
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to better understand how healthy people feel and rate pain. Researchers applied brief, tolerable heat pain to the forearms of 64 healthy volunteers, sometimes with a pain-relieving cream. Participants rated their pain and their expectations of pain to help scient…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Virus tracking study aims to protect transplant patients from cancer risk
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 509 kidney transplant patients to understand how monitoring Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) levels might help predict serious risks. Researchers tracked patients' blood for persistent EBV infection to see if it signaled a higher chance of developing certain cancers, …
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Can practice drills make hospital teams safer for babies?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether regular simulation-based team training for pediatric doctors and nurses improves teamwork and patient safety. About 1,200 healthcare workers from eight pediatric departments participated, with half receiving extra training sessions. Researchers measured …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Scientists test how cutting carbs affects Women's fitness
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how a low-calorie diet, combined with either a low-carb or moderate-carb approach, affects exercise ability and health in overweight women. Researchers compared two groups of 20 women each over 10 days, measuring their fitness, metabolism, and body …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 13, 2026 15:05 UTC
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Can a ketone drink boost aging muscles?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand if a ketone supplement drink could improve how muscles work and use energy, particularly as people age. Researchers compared 25 healthy young and older men who took either the ketone drink or a placebo. They measured muscle performance, energy use, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:54 UTC