University Of Turku
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Turku, explained in plain language.
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Smartphone heart test for kids could replace wires
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a smartphone app and a special bed mat can detect a type of fast heartbeat (supraventricular tachycardia) in children aged 0-10. Researchers will compare these methods to the standard hospital heart monitor. If successful, it could make diagnosis easier and le…
Sponsor: University of Turku • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Phone coaching plus app could ease depression in pregnancy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a digital cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program with weekly phone coaching for pregnant women with depression. Researchers will enroll 1,000 women between 12 and 22 weeks pregnant who have depressive symptoms. The goal is to see if the program is easy to use…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Turku • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Which anesthetic gets you home faster after hip surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two spinal anesthetics, ropivacaine and bupivacaine, in 176 people having hip replacement surgery. The goal is to see which one allows faster return of feeling and movement while still controlling pain well enough for same-day discharge.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Turku • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can AI scribes give nurses their time back?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an AI-assisted documentation tool (an 'AI scribe') can help nurses by reducing time spent on record-keeping. About 400 nurses from child and student health services in a Finnish region will adopt the tool at different times, allowing comparison between ea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Turku • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC