Uppsala University

This study compares two types of back surgery for teens and young adults with scoliosis (a curved spine). One is the standard open surgery, and the other is a newer, minimally invasive approach that uses smaller cuts and advanced imaging. The goal is to see if the less invasive m…

This study compares two surgical treatments for thumb base osteoarthritis: a new joint replacement (TOUCH prosthesis) and the standard trapeziectomy, where a bone is removed. About 84 adults aged 40-80 will be randomly assigned to one surgery and followed for 10 years. The goal i…

This study tests whether giving two strong medications one after the other—rituximab then cladribine—is safe and works well for people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). Sixty adults aged 18 to 50 with active MS within the last year will receive the treatment and b…

This study tests whether extra dental support for head and neck cancer survivors can prevent or reduce late side effects like tooth loss, jaw stiffness, and cavities. Researchers will compare a special oral care program (visits every three months for three years) to standard care…

This study compares three online treatments for people with clinical burnout who are on sick leave or struggling at work. 210 adults in Sweden will receive either acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), a recuperation-focused program, or ACT plus extra work support. The goal is …

This trial in a Tanzanian refugee camp will test two programs for caregivers: a stress management course (Self Help Plus) and a parenting class (ICC-P). Researchers want to see if these programs improve children's emotional and behavioral health. About 324 families with children …

This study looks at whether a skin monitor can reliably measure pain in newborns after surgery. Since babies can't tell us they're in pain, doctors currently use checklists and vital signs. The monitor tracks skin conductance, a sign of stress. Researchers will compare it to stan…

This observational study will collect blood samples from 25,000 adult ICU patients in Sweden to look for genetic variants linked to severe illness from infections, sepsis, or organ failure. Participants also give samples 3-6 months after leaving the hospital. The goal is to build…

This study follows 150 women who have experienced intimate partner violence within the past two years and are taking part in the EMBER program at Uppsala University Hospital. The goal is to see how their well-being and resilience change over time by having them fill out questionn…

This study tests a program called EMBER designed to help women who have experienced intimate partner violence build resilience and improve their well-being. Eight women will take part in the program and answer weekly questionnaires about their resilience and health. Researchers w…