Uppsala University

This study looks at people with a single broken bone in the middle-to-lower back (thoracolumbar burst fracture) but no nerve damage. It compares two standard treatments: surgery and non-surgical care (like a brace). The goal is to see which approach leads to better daily function…

This study compares a standardized active surveillance protocol to usual care for men with low-risk prostate cancer. The goal is to see if a clear set of rules for when to start treatment can reduce unnecessary treatments and side effects without raising the risk of cancer spread…

This study looks at people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis who switched from the drug MabThera to a similar, lower-cost medicine called Rixathon. Researchers want to see if the switch changes signs of nerve damage, new brain lesions, relapses, or disability. They will…

This study tests whether using a personalized risk score (ABC-score) to guide treatment can lower the chance of stroke or death in people with atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm problem. About 3,900 participants are randomly assigned to either standard care or treatment b…

This study tests an online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program for university students with mild depression or anxiety. Two hundred students who previously took a mental health survey will receive a tailored internet treatment. The goal is to see if this e-health approach …

This study looks at whether a group stress management program called Self-Help Plus (SH+) can improve the mental health of refugee mothers and their preschool children in Uganda. About 725 mothers and their children will take part, with some villages getting the program and other…

This observational study of 16,000 ICU patients aims to find if age- and sex-specific blood lactate levels better predict death risk than the current standard threshold. Researchers will analyze hospital data from 2016-2024, focusing on sepsis patients. The goal is to improve ear…

This study uses brain scans (fMRI) to compare how teenage girls with eating disorders and healthy teens react to pictures of food. Researchers want to find differences in brain activity and structure that might explain why some teens develop anorexia. The goal is to better unders…

This study looks at whether a one-year web-based follow-up program helps people who spent a short time in the intensive care unit (ICU). Half of the 330 participants get the web program, and the other half get no follow-up. The goal is to see if the website improves mental health…