Helsinki University Central Hospital

This study looks at whether placing a small tube (stent) in the pancreas can lower the chance of pancreatitis after a difficult bile duct procedure. About 268 adults needing ERCP will be randomly assigned to get a stent or not. The goal is to see if the stent helps prevent this c…

This study tests whether capsules containing healthy donor stool (FMT) can prevent another round of C. diff infection in adults who have already had it at least twice. About 76 participants will receive either the real capsules or a placebo, and researchers will track who gets di…

This study looks at whether older adults (80+ or 75+ with health issues) should have their gallbladder removed after a procedure to clear bile duct stones, or simply wait and see. Researchers will track deaths, major complications, and return of gallbladder problems over one year…

This study compares two surgical methods using mesh to repair vaginal prolapse in women who have had prior prolapse surgery. About 318 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either transvaginal mesh or laparoscopic mesh fixation. The main goal is to see which approach …

This study aims to find out if a common back operation, microdiscectomy, truly relieves sciatica leg pain better than a pretend (placebo) surgery. It will involve 122 adults with a herniated disc whose leg pain hasn't improved after at least six weeks of non-surgical treatments. …

This study compares two ways to manage pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. One group gets standard local numbing medicine at the incision sites, while the other gets that plus an extra nerve block guided by the surgery camera. The goal is to see if the combined approach …

This study tests if dance-movement therapy can reduce depression in teenagers. About 140 teens with moderate to severe depression will take part. They will be randomly assigned to either dance therapy or usual care, and their symptoms will be tracked using questionnaires and inte…

This study looks at sleep patterns in 20 teenagers aged 15-17 who have had pain for more than 3 months. Researchers will test a relaxation technique done before sleep to see if it improves sleep quality and helps the brain process emotions tied to pain. Participants sleep at home…

This study looks at 3500 adults who survived a cardiac arrest outside the hospital and are now in intensive care. Researchers want to see how different treatments—like sedation, body temperature control, and blood pressure management—affect kidney health. The goal is to find bett…

This study looks at how pain may change the way children and their parents feel emotions in their bodies. Researchers will use emotional bodymaps to track these sensations in 600 participants. The goal is to understand how pain duration, location, mood, and bullying affect these …