Lund University

Researchers are testing whether a gluten-free diet during the first three years of life, or daily probiotic supplements, can prevent celiac disease in children with a high genetic risk. The trial enrolls infants before they start eating gluten and randomly assigns them to one of …

This trial tests whether 5-10 minutes of daily mindfulness and compassion training in school can prevent anxiety and depression in children aged 6-16. About 1,750 pupils will take part, with some classes doing the training for 10 weeks and others not. Researchers will track menta…

This study tests whether screening children with a high genetic risk for type 1 diabetes, along with regular follow-up and family education, leads to an earlier diagnosis of the disease. Researchers will track 600 children to see if this approach prevents severe symptoms and diab…

This study looks at whether giving children with a genetic risk for celiac disease a low-gluten diet (less than 3 grams per day) during their first three years of life can lower their chance of developing the disease by age 7. About 1,100 children from Sweden are taking part. The…

This study tests whether taking probiotic supplements for 6 months can reduce pain, improve knee function, and boost quality of life in women aged 45-70 with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will compare the probiotic group to a placebo group to see if the gut bacteria help lower…

This study tests a 10-week peer support program (UPSIDES-Swe) for adults with serious mental illness in Sweden. Half of the 300 participants will get the program plus usual care, the other half usual care alone. Researchers will measure personal recovery, social inclusion, and qu…

Researchers at Lund University are studying whether psychological resilience, a person's ability to cope with stress, is linked to biological markers in breast cancer patients. They will measure resilience through questionnaires and analyze tumor and blood samples for molecular s…

Researchers in Sweden are following about 2,000 people aged 55 and older who are planning to move. They want to see how housing choices and relocation affect active ageing, which includes staying engaged in daily activities, maintaining independence, and pursuing personal goals. …

This study looks at whether long (over 5 days) or compulsory psychiatric hospital stays affect self-harm and suicide in people with borderline personality disorder. Researchers will compare clinics across Sweden that use these practices more or less often, tracking outcomes like …