Oslo University Hospital

This study tests whether giving hospitalized heavy drinkers a liver stiffness scan and personalized alcohol counseling can reduce future emergency hospital visits. 500 adults at risk of alcohol-related liver disease will be randomly assigned to get this extra support or usual car…

This study compares two surgical options for people who develop spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spine) above a previous fusion site. One group gets decompression alone (removing tissue pressing on nerves), while the other gets decompression plus extended fusion (adding screws a…

This study follows 150 people aged 18-60 who had big toe fusion surgery for hallux rigidus or hallux valgus. Researchers want to see how well patients return to physical activities, especially cross-country skiing, by comparing current sports function to before surgery. Participa…

This study follows 180 people aged 16 and older who have dislocated their shoulder for the first time. Researchers will use CT and MRI scans to look for bone and soft tissue injuries, and track participants for up to 10 years to see who has another dislocation and how their shoul…

This pilot study will enroll 80 ICU patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure to compare two ventilator strategies: one that allows patients to breathe spontaneously and one that fully controls their breathing. The goal is to see if a larger trial is possible and to gathe…

This study looks at children born prematurely who had retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), a disease that can cause blindness. Some were treated with laser, others with injections, and some had ROP but no treatment. Researchers will compare their vision and retina structure to see w…

This study compares two established techniques for placing a TAVI heart valve to see which one better aligns the valve with the patient's own valve openings, reducing the risk of blocking coronary arteries. Forty patients with severe aortic stenosis will be randomly assigned to o…