Aarhus University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Aarhus University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New taper strategy aims to free PMR patients from Long-Term steroids
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a nurse-led, step-by-step plan to slowly reduce prednisolone (a steroid) helps people with polymyalgia rheumatica stop the drug safely and stay in remission. About 120 newly diagnosed patients will either follow this structured taper or receive usual care…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Show and tell: heart images may boost statin success
Prevention OngoingThis study looks at whether showing people their own heart CT scan images can motivate them to lower their LDL (bad) cholesterol and reduce side effects from cholesterol-lowering medication. About 273 adults with early, non-blocking heart artery disease will be followed for 12 mo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Hip surgery showdown: to close or not to close the capsule?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether closing the hip joint capsule during keyhole surgery helps people with hip impingement feel better and function better. About 200 adults having hip arthroscopy will be randomly assigned to have the capsule closed or left open. Researchers will track pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Danish knee pain questionnaire aims to improve care for patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is creating a Danish version of the Anterior Knee Pain Scale (Kujala), a questionnaire used to assess knee pain and function in people with kneecap problems. Researchers will test the new Danish version in 130 patients who have had kneecap surgery to make sure it is ac…
Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 22:17 UTC
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Psoriasis 'Memory' targeted in new skin study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether combining a medicated foam (Enstilar) with ultraviolet light therapy can change immune cells in psoriasis skin that may 'remember' the disease and cause it to return. Researchers will take skin samples from 12 adults with stable plaque psoriasis before…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:57 UTC
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The hidden cost of bladder cancer treatment: a Quality-of-Life investigation
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how bladder cancer treatments affect people's quality of life years later. Researchers will ask 2000 patients in Denmark about their long-term side effects and what factors might make these worse. The goal is to better understand the real-life impact of treatm…
Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Thyroid surgery breakthrough: hormone test may cut complications and hospital stays
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether measuring parathyroid hormone during thyroid removal surgery can help doctors personalize care afterward. About 150 adults having their thyroid removed will be split into groups based on their hormone drop. Some will skip routine blood tests, while oth…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Danish knee questionnaire under review for accuracy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to confirm that a Danish version of the Banff Patella Instability Instrument (BPII 2.0) is a valid and reliable tool for measuring quality of life in people with patellar dislocations. Researchers will enroll 65 Danish-speaking adults with patella instability and …
Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:06 UTC
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Knee surgery in kids: how well does it hold up over years?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study checks how well a surgery to fix a loose kneecap works in children over 2 to 8 years. It involves 160 kids who had the surgery and compares them to healthy children of the same age and gender. The goal is to see how the knee feels and functions long after the operation…
Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:05 UTC