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Clinical trials sponsored by Vejle Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Robot or scalpel? new study tests best surgery for colon cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares robot-assisted surgery to traditional open surgery for people with colon cancer near the right flexure or transverse colon. Researchers want to see if the robot approach removes the tumor just as completely, while possibly leading to fewer complications and a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vejle Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Could a new pill stop lung scarring from getting worse?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called senicapoc to see if it can prevent lung scarring from getting worse in people with progressive fibrotic interstitial lung disease (ILD) or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). About 140 adults will take either senicapoc or a placebo for 26 weeks. Re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vejle Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:43 UTC
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Higher radiation dose may let early rectal cancer patients skip surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a higher dose of radiation, combined with chemotherapy, can help people with early-stage rectal cancer avoid surgery and keep their rectum. About 162 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard or high-dose radiation. The main goa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vejle Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:01 UTC
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AI blood test could spot lung cancer early in smokers with COPD
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a blood test, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), can help find lung cancer early in people with COPD (a lung condition often caused by smoking). Around 1,000 participants will give a blood sample, and the AI will analyze it to see who has a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vejle Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC
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Fatty acids may shield nerves during chemo
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking polyunsaturated fatty acid supplements can prevent nerve damage in the hands and feet of people with colorectal cancer who receive oxaliplatin chemotherapy after surgery. About 120 participants will be randomly assigned to receive the supplement or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vejle Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:02 UTC
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THC drug tested to ease breathlessness in advanced COPD
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether dronabinol, a synthetic THC (the active ingredient in cannabis), can reduce severe breathlessness in people with advanced COPD. About 30 participants will receive both the drug and a placebo at different times to compare effects. The goal is to see if it …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vejle Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Acupuncture needles take on chemo nausea in new trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding acupuncture to standard anti-nausea medicine can better control nausea caused by chemotherapy. About 90 adults with various cancers who still feel sick despite medication will either receive acupuncture plus medicine or medicine alone. Researchers …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vejle Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:41 UTC
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New study aims to better manage Long-Term cancer side effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to help cancer survivors manage long-term side effects from treatment. Doctors will use a patient questionnaire to guide conversations and create personalized care plans. The goal is to see if this approach improves referrals to support services and ove…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vejle Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC