Helsinki University Central Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Helsinki University Central Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New hope for tough pancreatic cancer: chemo before surgery may boost survival
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether giving chemotherapy before surgery helps people with left-sided pancreatic cancer live longer than having surgery right away. About 381 patients with resectable tumors will be randomly assigned to one of these two approaches. The goal is to see if the …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:44 UTC
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Smart insulin system could change life for kids with diabetes
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether starting automated insulin delivery (AID) early in children aged 7–16 with new type 1 diabetes leads to better blood sugar control, less stress for families, fewer long-term complications, and is worth the cost compared to daily injections. About 100 k…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:42 UTC
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Could a common supplement and an HIV drug unlock oral ketamine for depression?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether cannabidiol (CBD) and cobicistat (a drug that boosts other medications) can increase the amount of ketamine that reaches the bloodstream when taken by mouth. Ketamine is used for hard-to-treat depression but is usually given by IV because oral doses ar…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:40 UTC