Göteborg University

This study tested a 'digi-physical' approach for families with children or teens living with obesity. Participants either received standard in-person care or a mix of digital tools (an app for tracking health and chatting with caregivers) plus fewer in-person visits. The goal was…

This study tested a monthly dose of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) for 6 months in 17 children aged 4–17 with Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS), a condition marked by sudden, severe OCD or food refusal. Researchers measured changes in symptom severity and …

This study tested a program called PR-ESSENCE, which teaches teens and staff how to solve problems together. Twenty youth aged 12-17 with behavior issues in special treatment homes took part. The goal was to see if this approach reduces problem behaviors and improves daily life c…

Researchers are testing a digital picture-based tool that lets children with cancer report symptoms and distress during high-dose methotrexate treatment. The study includes children aged 5 to 17, their guardians, and healthcare professionals. Children use the tool to rate distres…

This study tested a brief program called AFFEKT for parents of children aged 6-12 with challenging behaviors like acting out. About 200 parents took part, comparing the program plus basic education to education alone. The goal was to see if AFFEKT helps improve children's behavio…

Doctors usually judge pain in anesthetized patients by watching heart rate and blood pressure, but those signals can change for reasons other than pain. This observational study at Gothenburg University compares several digital pain-monitoring methods with each other and with sta…

This study looked at whether eating more carbohydrates helps professional male football players perform better during pre-season training. Seventeen players followed two different diet plans: one with moderate carbs and one with extra carbs from drinks. Researchers measured how m…

The BARITONE study aims to find biological markers in blood and urine that show what people actually eat—like meat, fish, or vegetarian meals. One hundred healthy adults will eat three different diets for a week each, with a break in between. The goal is to improve how researcher…

This study looked at how much vitamin D pregnant women need to reach healthy levels. 105 women at risk of deficiency took either 20 or 40 micrograms of vitamin D daily throughout pregnancy. Researchers measured their vitamin D levels and other health markers to see which dose wor…

This study reviewed medical records of 128 teens aged 10-18 with obesity who were prescribed liraglutide (Saxenda) in Sweden. Researchers looked at changes in BMI and metabolic health over time. The goal is to see how the drug performs outside of controlled trials, in everyday cl…

This study looked at how three different types of dietary fats affect inflammation, blood fats, blood sugar, and gut bacteria in 25 healthy adults aged 18-60. Participants ate special diets to see which fat source caused the least inflammation and best heart health markers. The g…

This study tested how different meal characteristics—like texture, size, or composition—affect appetite and eating behavior in 85 adults with obesity or related conditions. Researchers measured how much participants ate, how fast they ate, and their self-reported hunger levels. T…

This study monitored brain oxygen levels and electrical activity in 15 children aged 6 to 36 months during open heart surgery. Sensors placed on the forehead measured oxygen and brain waves every 5 minutes. The goal was to understand how these measurements relate to each other, w…