University Of Aarhus

This study is testing whether a weight management program offered through schools and hospitals can help children and teenagers with obesity lose weight and adopt healthier lifestyles. It involves 700 young people in Denmark, aged 2 to 18, who are above a healthy weight. The main…

This study is testing whether a one-year course of a dietary supplement called spermidine can help older adults with heart disease. Spermidine is a natural compound found in foods like whole grains and nuts. Researchers will check if it improves heart function, muscle mass, physi…

This study compares two surgeries for arthritis that only affects the area under the kneecap. One surgery replaces just the kneecap joint, while the other replaces the entire knee. Researchers are measuring which one helps patients move better, feel less pain, and lasts longer ov…

This study is testing whether a parenting program called the New Forest Parenting Programme can be successfully delivered by local community services in Denmark. It involves 90 families with children aged 3-12 who have ADHD or difficulties with attention and activity. The main go…

This study is testing whether a simple blood test can help decide which patients need a colonoscopy after a diverticulitis episode. Currently, guidelines recommend a colonoscopy for everyone with diverticulitis to rule out colorectal cancer, but cancer is found in less than 2% of…

This study is testing a blood test that looks for tiny bits of cancer DNA after surgery for colon or rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this test can accurately predict whose cancer is likely to come back. If successful, it could help doctors give extra chemotherapy only to the…

This study is testing whether a simple, at-home urine or vaginal swab test can accurately identify women with postmenopausal bleeding who are at high risk for endometrial cancer. It will compare these new tests to the current standard method, which involves an ultrasound scan. Th…

This study is testing whether a 6-month program of supervised strength exercises is better than usual care at improving quality of life for people with a painful hip condition called femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS). It involves 120 adults aged 18-50 who have had hip …

This study is testing whether a special 16-week hip strengthening exercise program, delivered partly remotely, helps people recover better after a second hip replacement surgery (called a revision). Researchers are comparing this program to the standard community-based rehabilita…

This study is testing whether a peer-led group program can help cancer survivors manage feelings of anxiety and depression after finishing their main cancer treatment. The program involves seven weekly group sessions led by trained non-professionals, focusing on building skills t…

This small pilot study is testing whether a fecal microbiota transplant (FMT), which transfers healthy gut bacteria from a donor, is safe and can help reduce chronic diarrhea in people with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma). Twenty participants will be randomly assigned to receive…

This study aims to learn about the long-term effects of radiotherapy for non-melanoma skin cancer on the head or neck. It will follow 2,900 adults who finished their radiation treatment at least two years ago. Researchers will check how satisfied patients are with how the treated…

This research study aims to understand how sex chromosome disorders affect fetal development by analyzing tissue samples from terminated pregnancies. Researchers will examine genetic and chemical changes in fetal and placental tissues to learn how these disorders cause physical d…

This study is testing a new training program for nurses and coordinators in a newborn intensive care unit. The goal is to help staff members better understand each other's skills and work together more effectively. Researchers will measure if the program reduces burnout and impro…

This research study aims to better understand how sex chromosome disorders affect growth, organ development, and overall health from before birth through early childhood. It will observe 300 participants, including pregnant people and children, comparing those with a diagnosed se…

This study aims to find out how many patients diagnosed with a type of rectal inflammation (proctosigmoiditis) actually have an underlying sexually transmitted infection (STI) like Chlamydia or Gonorrhea. Researchers will test over 200 patients during their standard colonoscopy e…

This study is exploring how simulation-based team training, like practice drills for infectious disease scenarios, affects how hospital staff work together. Researchers are interviewing 120 doctors and nurses and giving them surveys to see if the training improves communication a…

This study is testing whether a new type of MRI scan, using a special inhaled gas called hyperpolarized xenon, can better detect and monitor lung scarring (fibrosis) and related heart effects in people with progressive fibrosing lung disease. It aims to see if this scan is more s…