Uppsala University
Clinical trials sponsored by Uppsala University, explained in plain language.
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MS patients switch meds: will it work as well?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis who switched from the drug MabThera to a similar drug called Rixathon. Researchers want to see if the switch changes nerve damage, brain lesions, relapses, or disability. They will use existing health records,…
Sponsor: Uppsala University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 09, 2026 05:20 UTC
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Personalized risk scores could cut strokes in heart patients
Disease control OngoingThis 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 were randomly assigned to either receive care guided by the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uppsala University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:43 UTC
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Spine fracture showdown: surgery or not?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the best way to treat a type of spine fracture called a thoracolumbar burst fracture. It compares surgery with non-surgical care (like a brace) in 202 adults aged 18-66. The main goal is to see which approach leads to less disability one year after the injury.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uppsala University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:39 UTC
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Refugee Mothers' mental health program shows promise for kids too
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a group-based stress management course called Self-Help Plus (SH+) for refugee mothers living in a settlement in Uganda. About 725 mothers with young children (ages 3-4) will take part to see if the program reduces their distress and improves their children's wel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uppsala University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 09, 2026 05:21 UTC
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Web program tested to aid ICU recovery
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tests whether a one-year web-based follow-up program helps people who survived a short stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). Half of the 330 participants will use the website; the other half will get no follow-up. Researchers will check for PTSD, depression, and physi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uppsala University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 09, 2026 05:18 UTC
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Teen brain study seeks early clues to eating disorders
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study uses brain scans (fMRI) to compare how teenage girls with eating disorders and healthy teenage girls respond to pictures of food. The goal is to find differences in brain activity and structure that might help doctors identify who is at risk for developing an eating di…
Sponsor: Uppsala University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:02 UTC