Haukeland University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Haukeland University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Vitamin B3 pill shows promise in Alzheimer's Dose-Finding study
Disease control CompletedThis study tested different doses of nicotinamide riboside (a form of vitamin B3) in 80 people with early Alzheimer's disease. The goal was to find the dose that best boosts brain energy levels without causing side effects. Participants took pills daily for 12 weeks and had brain…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:03 UTC
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Vitamin B3 pill tested to slow Parkinson's in major trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a daily supplement called nicotinamide riboside (a form of vitamin B3) can slow the progression of early Parkinson's disease. 410 people with early-stage Parkinson's took either the supplement or a placebo for 52 weeks. The main goal was to see if the su…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:35 UTC
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One-Stop care: hepatitis c treatment at opioid clinics shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether treating hepatitis C at the same clinic where people get medication for opioid addiction works better than sending them to a separate infectious disease clinic. About 298 people with both hepatitis C and opioid dependence took part. The goal was to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC
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Robot or surgeon? study tests best way to replace a knee
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether using a computer to guide knee replacement surgery leads to better results than the traditional method done by hand. About 192 patients aged 50 to 85 with knee arthritis took part. Researchers tracked how long the new knee lasted, how well it worked, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:06 UTC
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Hidden throat blockages may worsen severe asthma, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how often people with severe asthma also have a throat condition called inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO), which can cause breathing trouble. Researchers compared 116 people with asthma to similar people without asthma. They also followed participants for…
Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:03 UTC