University Of Copenhagen
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Copenhagen, explained in plain language.
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Can a climate-smart pregnancy care program prevent stillbirths in a fast-growing city?
Prevention ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a co-created antenatal care program designed for busy urban clinics in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where climate risks like heat, flooding, and pollution add to pregnancy challenges. The program includes guidance for pregnant women and their families, provider train…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Copenhagen • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut hormone GIP may calm nausea by boosting blood flow to the abdomen
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether the gut hormone GIP can reduce nausea in healthy volunteers. Nausea is triggered using other gut hormones or a medication, and GIP is given intravenously to see if it lessens the sick feeling. The goal is to better understand how the gut and brain communi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Copenhagen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Amino acid infusion study aims to unlock fatty liver secrets
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how amino acids trigger the liver to release hormones in healthy people and those with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Researchers will give amino acid infusions with or without a drug that blocks natural hormone production. By comparing the results, they h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Copenhagen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Scientists hunt for new doping clues in Athletes' blood and urine
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks for biological markers in the blood and urine of athletes that can tell if someone has been at high altitude or used a drug called erythropoietin (EPO). Forty healthy runners will spend time at altitude and also receive either EPO or a placebo. The goal is to imp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Copenhagen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New study aims to boost breastfeeding rates and reduce health gaps
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a program to help more women breastfeed for four to six months, especially those at risk of stopping early. About 5,010 families in Denmark took part. The goal is to improve mother and infant health and reduce social inequalities.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Copenhagen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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MRI study aims to unravel why some people feel dizzy after eating
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study uses MRI scans to measure blood flow in the gut after drinking sugar water in people with postprandial hypotension (a drop in blood pressure after meals) and healthy volunteers. Researchers will test whether blocking a hormone called GIP changes blood flow patterns. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Copenhagen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC