Karlstad Central Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Karlstad Central Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Music may reduce sedation needs for critically ill patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether listening to music can help reduce the amount of sedative medication needed for ICU patients on breathing machines. 100 adult patients will listen to music selected by a therapist through headphones for two one-hour sessions over two days. Research…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karlstad Central Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Could robotic surgery overload a weak heart?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how robotic surgery, which often requires patients to be tilted steeply head-down, affects heart function. Researchers will monitor 80 patients, some with normal hearts and some with heart failure, during their operations. The goal is to identify whi…
Sponsor: Karlstad Central Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC