Oulu University Hospital

This study tests whether a short, easy breathing exercise program can prevent lung complications like pneumonia after laparoscopic liver surgery. About 364 adults having this surgery will be split into two groups: one gets standard care, the other adds breathing exercises for 7 d…

This study looks at whether adding smoking cessation programs to low-dose CT scans for lung cancer helps more people quit smoking. About 1200 smokers aged 50-74 will be randomly assigned to different methods. The goal is to see which approach works best for quitting and early can…

This study looks at whether giving a fecal microbiota transplant to babies born by C-section can improve their gut bacteria and help prevent overweight or obesity. Researchers will track the growth and health of 534 infants who receive the transplant shortly after birth. The goal…

This study tests whether combining personalized physical therapy, functional neurology, and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Researchers will enroll 156 adults with…