University Of Aarhus
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Aarhus, explained in plain language.
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Balloon procedure tested for Tough-to-Treat high blood pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is creating a national Danish registry to track the long-term results of a procedure called percutaneous transluminal renal angioplasty (PTRA). The procedure uses a small balloon to open up narrowed arteries leading to the kidneys, which can cause severe, hard-to-contr…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Smartphone app aims to ease life after colon cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, personalized follow-up program for people who have been treated for early-stage colon or rectal cancer. The program uses a smartphone app and blood tests to monitor for cancer recurrence and help manage long-term side effects like anxiety, fatigue, an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Can strength training slow down hip arthritis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding a supervised strength training program to a standard patient education course leads to better long-term outcomes for people with hip osteoarthritis. It will enroll 150 adults with hip pain to compare the combined program against education alon…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Danish doctors seek safer second chance against returning lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to gather detailed information to make repeat radiation therapy safer for lung cancer survivors whose cancer has returned or who develop a new tumor in the chest. Researchers will follow 500 patients in Denmark to track severe side effects, survival, and quality o…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Gentle procedure tested to kickstart labor, avoid medical induction
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a simple, gentle procedure called membrane sweeping can help pregnant women go into labor naturally before 41 weeks, reducing the need for medical induction. Over 1500 low-risk pregnant women in Denmark will be randomly assigned to either receive up …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Glowing dye could help surgeons see cancer left behind
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Danish study is testing whether a fluorescent dye can help surgeons see and remove sarcoma tumors more completely during surgery. The dye is injected before surgery and glows under special cameras, potentially helping surgeons identify leftover cancer cells at the edges of t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Can a Nurse's call keep gout under control?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether regular check-ins from a nurse via phone, app, or text messages can help people with gout better manage their condition after leaving a specialist clinic. It will compare this telehealth support to usual care from a family doctor. The main goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Smart radiation aims to protect lungs while fighting cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new way to deliver radiation therapy for advanced lung cancer. The goal is to use a special SPECT scan to map which parts of the lung are healthiest and working best, and then avoid giving high radiation doses to those areas. Researchers want to see if thi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New hope for kids who Can't stay dry: major trial tests drug combo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best medication plan to help children aged 5 to 14 who struggle with daytime wetting (overactive bladder). Researchers are comparing two different drugs, solifenacin and mirabegron, given alone at a higher dose or together at lower doses, to see which …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Study aims to keep kids dry after stopping bladder pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best way for children to stop taking bladder control medication without their wetting accidents coming back. Researchers will compare stopping the medicine suddenly versus slowly reducing the dose over time. The goal is to provide clear guidance to doc…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 12, 2026 13:50 UTC
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Danish trial tests if tiny stent can save kidneys and hearts
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a procedure to open a narrowed kidney artery with a small stent helps high-risk patients more than just taking the best available medications. It will compare the effects on blood pressure, kidney function, and hospital visits for heart failure. Some pati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 12, 2026 13:50 UTC
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Could breathing special air help fight debilitating fatigue?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special oxygen therapy can help people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) or long COVID. Participants breathe air with changing oxygen levels through a mask for several weeks. Researchers will measure if this treatment…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 03, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Does mixing therapy techniques help or hinder recovery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing how well two common therapy techniques work when used together for anxiety and depression. Researchers want to see if combining 'cognitive restructuring' (changing unhelpful thoughts) with 'detached mindfulness' (observing thoughts without judgment) is more …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:24 UTC
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Better scans could prevent unnecessary pancreatic cancer surgeries
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding an MRI scan to the standard CT scan helps doctors make better decisions about who should have pancreatic cancer surgery. Researchers want to see if the MRI finds small liver metastases that the CT misses, which would mean surgery isn't the rig…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Could a simple swab or urine sample spot uterine cancer at home?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new, non-invasive test using a patient-collected urine sample or vaginal swab can accurately detect endometrial (uterine) cancer. The goal is to create a simpler, more comfortable alternative to current invasive diagnostic procedures. Researchers w…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Blood test could revolutionize colon cancer Follow-Up
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test to see if it can better predict which colon cancer patients are at high risk of their cancer returning after surgery. The test looks for tiny pieces of cancer DNA left in the blood. Researchers will enroll 1,600 patients to see if this test …
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Feb 18, 2026 14:06 UTC
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Can regular Check-Ups catch deadly liver cancer early?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether regular screening can help prevent deaths from liver cancer in people with cirrhosis (scarred liver). About 600 patients in one region of Denmark will get liver ultrasounds and a blood test every six months to try to catch cancer early. Researchers w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Strength training trial aims to ease MS pain without pills
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a 12-week supervised strength training program can reduce chronic pain in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers will compare pain levels in 116 participants who either start the exercise program right away or continue with their usual care…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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New program aims to help bladder cancer survivors reclaim intimacy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to create and test a counseling program to help bladder cancer patients manage sexual health problems that often arise after treatment. Researchers will first interview patients to understand their specific challenges and needs. Then, they will test the new suppor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Can targeted exercise ease the ache of hip dysplasia?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a program of specific exercises and patient education can reduce pain more effectively than usual care for people with hip dysplasia. It will involve 200 adults who have hip pain and are either waiting for surgery or are not candidates for it. The ma…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Poop pills to fight cancer drug side effects?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a 'stool transplant' (taking capsules containing processed stool from a healthy donor) can help cancer patients who develop severe diarrhea and colon inflammation from their immunotherapy drugs. Twenty patients with melanoma or kidney cancer will receive …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Zap to the face? trial tests shock therapy for stroke Patients' smiles
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a treatment called neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) can help improve facial symmetry for people with facial weakness after a stroke. Participants will either receive NMES along with their usual facial exercises or just the usual exercises alone…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Smart pillbox spies on bipolar Patients' medication habits
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how well people with bipolar disorder follow their prescribed lithium medication schedule in everyday life. Researchers will give 50 participants a special pillbox that records when they take their pills and compare this to what patients report in we…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Scientists scan to see if new drug combo eases strain on diabetic hearts and kidneys
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if a combination of medications targeting blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar can reduce the workload and oxygen needs of the heart and kidneys in people with type 1 diabetes. It will observe 40 adults who are already enrolled in a larger tr…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Science asks: does time slow down when You're tired?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how our internal body clock and sleepiness affect how we perceive time. Healthy adult volunteers will stay awake for about 36 hours in a controlled lab while taking regular tests on time perception, alertness, and mood. By measuring these changes alo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Feeling time drag? your body clock might be to blame
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how a person's natural daily rhythm, or 'chronotype' (whether you're a morning or evening person), affects how they perceive time and stay alert. Healthy Danish-speaking adults who are clearly morning or evening types will complete two lab sessions: …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Scientists probe amputation stumps for healing clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how the healing environment differs in amputation stumps between diabetic and non-diabetic patients. Researchers will collect fluid samples from the amputation site using a special technique called microdialysis. The goal is to gather knowledge about…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:40 UTC
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Can a ketone drink help your body use sugar better?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if taking ketone supplements can improve how the body processes sugar and uses energy, particularly for people who are overweight. Ten healthy overweight adults aged 55-70 will test different combinations of a ketone drink and a hormone infusion duri…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Scientists test if daily time warp can reset your internal clock
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if experiencing a daily one-hour time delay can shift our internal body clock, known as the circadian rhythm. Researchers will measure changes in sleep-related hormones and test reaction times in healthy couples living in a lab for five days. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Scientists track Moms' blood sugar to predict Baby's size
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how daily blood sugar fluctuations in pregnant women with gestational diabetes affect their baby's growth and health. Researchers will monitor 100 women's blood sugar continuously for two weeks during pregnancy and track their standard medical care. …
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Scientists track common leukemia drug to understand its side effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how a steroid drug called dexamethasone moves through the body and brain in children being treated for leukemia. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood and spinal fluid and see if they are linked to side effects like bone weakening or nerv…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Brain surgery blood pressure puzzle: which drug protects best?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out which of two common blood pressure medications works better to protect blood flow and oxygen delivery to the brain and other organs during brain tumor surgery. Researchers will compare noradrenaline and phenylephrine in 32 patients undergoing surgery. …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:47 UTC
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Scientists probe hormone link between diabetes and liver disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how the body's response to a hormone called glucagon might contribute to fatty liver disease and increased heart disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will compare 24 participants with diabetes, some with and some without fatty liv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Researchers watch how CPR breathing affects survival after hospital heart stops
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how the quality of breathing support given during CPR affects short-term survival after a person's heart stops in the hospital. Researchers will observe 900 adult patients to see if specific breathing rates and volumes during resuscitation are linked…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Brain scans could reveal who wakes up fastest after cardiac arrest
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to identify early signs that predict when unconscious cardiac arrest patients will successfully wake up after sedation. Researchers will observe 250 patients using non-invasive brain monitoring tools like pupil measurements and brain wave tests during their ICU st…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Can a simple supplement curb your appetite and control blood sugar?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if a supplement called tributyrin can help lower blood sugar and reduce appetite in people who are overweight or obese. Researchers will give 12 participants either the supplement or a placebo for short periods and measure their blood sugar, hunger l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Hidden mineral deficiency: are standard blood tests missing the mark for millions with gut problems?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best way to check for magnesium deficiency in people with gut diseases like Crohn's, colitis, or an ileostomy. Researchers will compare several different measurement methods, including blood tests, urine tests, and optional muscle biopsies, in 120 part…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Scientists secretly turn off pain devices to test Mind's role
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how much of spinal cord stimulation's pain relief comes from the actual treatment versus patients' expectations. Researchers will secretly turn the stimulation on and off during short sessions for 25 adults who already use the device for chronic pain…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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Your birth control could be changing your Body's response to exercise
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how different hormonal profiles, specifically those created by common birth control methods, affect how the body builds muscle and changes in response to exercise. Researchers will follow 60 women with different hormonal backgrounds through a 4-month…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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Menopause Treatment's hidden blood risk under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if a common vaginal estrogen treatment for menopause symptoms affects blood clotting risk. It will follow 90 postmenopausal women, half with a history of blood clots and half without, for three months. Researchers will compare blood samples taken bef…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:23 UTC