Diakonhjemmet Hospital

This study tests whether a short, standardized 4-minute heart-healthy talk is as effective as a full 60-minute personalized session with a dietitian for lowering LDL cholesterol and improving diet. Participants are adults aged 30–80 with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis,…

This study compares two ways of managing rheumatoid arthritis in people taking adalimumab. One group gets standard care, while the other has their dose adjusted based on regular blood tests that measure drug levels and antibodies. The goal is to see if personalized dosing helps m…

This study tests whether methotrexate, a drug used for other types of arthritis, can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with a severe form of hand osteoarthritis. About 163 adults with moderate to severe finger pain will receive either methotrexate or a placebo for 6…

This study is testing whether a simpler, less expensive treadmill test can accurately measure cardiorespiratory fitness in people with spondylarthritis, a chronic inflammatory joint disease. The simpler test will be compared against the gold standard, which uses direct gas exchan…

This study compares two surgical techniques for repairing a broken hip (femoral neck fracture) in adults over 50. One is the standard direct lateral approach, and the other is a newer muscle-sparing method called SPAIRE. Researchers want to see which approach leads to better hip …

This study looks at two treatment plans for carpal tunnel syndrome, which causes hand numbness and pain. One plan starts with up to two steroid injections, then offers surgery if needed. The other plan goes straight to surgery. About 258 adults with mild to moderate symptoms will…

This study follows over 3,700 adults in Norway who take part in inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation programs. Researchers will track their health, daily function, work ability, and quality of life for a year after rehabilitation. They will also test a new set of outcome measur…