Vastra Gotaland Region
Clinical trials sponsored by Vastra Gotaland Region, explained in plain language.
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Avastin vs eylea: which eye drug needs fewer shots?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two drugs, Avastin and Eylea, given as eye injections for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The main goal is to see which drug requires fewer injections over two years while still controlling the disease. Researchers will also check vision, eye thick…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Laser showdown: which glaucoma protocol wins?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares different ways of performing a laser treatment called selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) for people with open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure. 400 participants will receive SLT using one of several protocols, and researchers will track how much their ey…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Can repeat laser eye treatment keep glaucoma in check?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the best way to repeat a laser treatment called SLT for people with open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure. Researchers will compare different treatment methods in 400 participants who were already in an earlier SLT trial. The goal is to see how well repeat …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Could two blood thinners save more hearts after bypass?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two blood thinners (ticagrelor plus aspirin) against aspirin alone after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in people who recently had a heart attack or unstable angina. Over 2,200 participants are being followed for 12 months to see if the dual therapy re…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:23 UTC
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Exercise as medicine? new study tests High-Intensity workouts for rheumatoid arthritis
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a 12-week program of high-intensity interval exercise can improve heart function, reduce inflammation, and boost quality of life in people with rheumatoid arthritis. 87 adults with stable, low-to-moderate disease activity will take part. The program in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Massive 10,000-person study to reveal how sleep apnea treatment affects heart health
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 10,000 people with both obstructive sleep apnea and high blood pressure over many years. Researchers will track how well patients use CPAP machines and blood pressure medications, and whether this reduces the chance of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, or …
Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Bone cancer implant infections under the microscope
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at why people with bone cancer (skeletal sarcoma) get more infections after joint replacement surgery than those with arthritis. Researchers will collect tissue and blood samples from 40 patients to compare immune and bacterial factors. The goal is to understand …
Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC