University Of Copenhagen

This study tested a new approach to caring for people with multiple chronic conditions (multimorbidity) in general practice. The intervention included longer consultations with a GP, video conferences with specialists, and tools to help organize care. Over 117,000 adults in Denma…

This study tested a program called VIPP-SD, where trained daycare workers visit families at home to coach parents on positive parenting and gentle discipline. The goal was to prevent behavior problems in children aged 2-6 who were already showing early signs of trouble. Researche…

This study tested a program to help children aged 6-11 maintain a healthy weight and feel good. Over 1,300 kids from 24 Danish schools took part. The program included changes at school and in the community to encourage healthy eating, more physical activity, better sleep, and les…

This study explores whether locally adapted nature-based health interventions can help people with mild to moderate anxiety, depression, or stress. Around 120 adults will take part in weekly outdoor group sessions for at least 10 weeks, focusing on nature interaction, social conn…

This study looked at how the tiny organisms in your gut (the microbiome) affect how many calories your body absorbs from food. Researchers measured methane in breath as a clue to different gut bacteria types. Sixty healthy adults ate two special diets that had the same calories b…

This study looked at how fermented dairy (like yogurt) and non-fermented dairy (like milk) affect bowel habits and thinking skills in healthy women who have bowel movements every other day or less. 96 women took part, eating 300g of dairy daily for 4 weeks. The goal was to see if…

This study tested a program called Understanding Your Baby, which gives first-time parents research-based tips on reading their baby's cues. Over 1700 families in Denmark took part, with half getting the program and half getting usual care. Researchers measured how confident pare…

This study tested an 8-week parenting program called Circle of Security-Parenting for mothers with depression and infants showing signs of social withdrawal. Researchers compared it to standard care to see if it improves how mothers interact with their babies and helps the child'…

This study tested whether a training program for daycare providers could improve how they interact with children and support their social, emotional, and language development. About 200 daycare providers took part, with some receiving the training and others serving as a control …

This study looked at how three gut hormones (GIP, GLP-1, and GLP-2) affect people who have natural gene changes in their hormone receptors. Fifty healthy adults took part to help researchers understand these hormone effects better. The goal was to learn more about how the body re…

This completed study looked at how the hormone GIP changes blood flow in the gut after a sugary drink in 10 people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers used a GIP-blocking drug to see what happens when GIP is stopped. The goal was to better understand GIP's role in digestion and met…

This study tested whether a simple pocket booklet and regular training for doctors and midwives could reduce stillbirths and improve care during childbirth. Over 65,000 women and their newborns were followed across five hospitals in Tanzania. The goal was to see if practical, low…