Göteborg University
Clinical trials sponsored by Göteborg University, explained in plain language.
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Inside the minds of ICU doctors: how they decide when to stop life support for children
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study interviews 30 specialist doctors in Swedish intensive care units to understand how they decide whether to continue or stop life-sustaining treatment for critically ill children. The goal is to learn about the challenges and ethical dilemmas they face, not to test a new…
Sponsor: Göteborg University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:52 UTC
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New MRI method may spot shunt failures without surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests if MRI scans can detect blockages in shunts (tubes that drain fluid from the brain) in adults with normal pressure hydrocephalus. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to have their shunt temporarily turned off for 5-7 days or to continue as usual. Researc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Göteborg University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Can a gentle touch ease persistent pain? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how people with chronic pain experience pleasant touch and how often they receive it in daily life. Researchers want to see if these experiences are linked to pain sensitivity and body awareness. About 100 adults with persistent pain will fill out online quest…
Sponsor: Göteborg University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:03 UTC