Uppsala University
Clinical trials sponsored by Uppsala University, explained in plain language.
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Biomarker-Guided therapy aims to cut stroke risk in heart rhythm patients
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether personalized treatment decisions based on blood biomarker risk scores can better prevent strokes or death in people with atrial fibrillation compared to standard care. About 6,500 patients with this heart rhythm condition will be randomly assigned to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uppsala University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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MS patients switch drugs in Cost-Saving move: does it work?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at what happens when people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) switch from the drug MabThera to a very similar, potentially cheaper version called Rixathon. Researchers are checking if the switch affects disease activity, safety, or disability progr…
Sponsor: Uppsala University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New trial aims to spare men unnecessary prostate cancer treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new, more specific plan for monitoring men with low-risk prostate cancer. It compares a standard set of rules for when to do more tests or start treatment against the usual way doctors monitor patients. The goal is to safely reduce unnecessary treatments a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uppsala University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Major trial aims to settle debate: to operate or not for broken backs?
Disease control OngoingThis study aims to find out whether surgery or non-surgical care is better for people with a specific type of spinal fracture. It will enroll 202 adults and randomly assign them to receive either an operation or non-surgical treatment like bracing. Researchers will then track the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uppsala University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:53 UTC
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Swedish universities test internet therapy to ease student mental health struggles
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing an online therapy program to help university students manage symptoms of depression and anxiety. It offers a form of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to 200 students who reported mild symptoms in a prior survey. The goal is to see if this ac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uppsala University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Can a simple course heal the hidden wounds of war for refugee families?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a group-based stress management course can improve the mental health of refugee mothers and the wellbeing of their young children. It involves about 720 mother-child pairs in a refugee settlement in Uganda. The program is delivered by trained peers a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uppsala University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC