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 monthly infusions of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) in 17 children aged 4–17 with Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS), a condition marked by sudden, severe obsessions, compulsions, or food refusal. The goal was to see if the treatment is sa…

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…

This study tested a 10-week program called PR-ESSENCE for teens aged 12-17 with challenging behavior living in special treatment homes. The program teaches problem-solving skills to reduce behavior problems and improve daily life. Researchers compared it to usual care and followe…

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 examined how the weight-loss drug liraglutide (Saxenda) affects body mass index and metabolic health in 128 adolescents aged 10-18 with obesity. Researchers collected real-world data from clinics in Sweden to see how the drug performs outside of controlled trials. The …

This study watched 15 children between 6 and 36 months old during open-chest heart surgery. Doctors placed sticky sensors on the forehead to measure brain oxygen levels and brain wave activity. The goal was to see how these two measurements relate to each other during anesthesia …

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 looked at whether giving pregnant women at risk of vitamin D deficiency a higher daily dose (40 µg) is better than a standard dose (20 µg) for reaching healthy vitamin D levels. 105 women in early pregnancy took part. The goal was to find the right dose to prevent defi…