Region Skane
Clinical trials sponsored by Region Skane, explained in plain language.
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New family program aims to curb teen screen addiction
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a family-centered program for children and teens who have conflicts with their families over gaming or screen use. About 170 families will take part, and the program focuses on improving parent-child warmth and reducing arguments. The goal is to help families man…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:03 UTC
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Dental screening before heart surgery may save lives
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a dental checkup before heart valve surgery can help prevent serious problems like infections of the heart, the need for another surgery, or death. About 1300 adults having heart valve surgery will be split into two groups: one gets a dental screening …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:51 UTC
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Pen and paper: a new tool to ease the emotional toll of breast cancer?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a simple writing exercise can help people recently diagnosed with breast cancer feel better emotionally. Participants will write about their cancer experience for 20 minutes, once a week for four weeks. The study will measure quality of life through quest…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:52 UTC
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Minty breath: could l-menthol be a new asthma aid?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether L-menthol can reduce breathlessness and improve exercise ability in 20 adults with asthma. Participants will cycle while receiving either L-menthol or a placebo, and their breathing difficulty will be measured. The goal is to see if this simple, natural c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:49 UTC
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New study aims to ease pain and cut opioid use after knee replacement
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding nerve blocks to standard local pain medicine can better control pain after knee replacement surgery. About 200 adults having their first knee replacement will be randomly assigned to receive either local pain medicine alone or local pain medicine p…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 28, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Swallow a camera instead of a scope: new lynch syndrome study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a tiny, swallowable camera (colon capsule endoscopy) can be a good alternative to standard colonoscopy for people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises the risk of colon cancer. About 78 adults with Lynch syndrome will try the capsule fi…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:52 UTC