Region Skane
Clinical trials sponsored by Region Skane, explained in plain language.
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Dieters get secret weapon: metabolic feedback boosts weight loss
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether giving people feedback on their metabolic profile (blood test results) halfway through a 3-month low-starch, low-sugar diet helps them lose more weight. 300 overweight adults (BMI over 25) will follow the diet, and half will learn their metabolic impro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:49 UTC
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Could a pill camera replace colonoscopy for lynch syndrome patients?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a swallowable capsule with tiny cameras can effectively screen for colon cancer in people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that greatly increases colon cancer risk. Participants will undergo both the capsule exam and a standard colonoscopy to comp…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Could a simple pacemaker adjustment improve life for heart amyloidosis patients?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether increasing the pacemaker's lower rate can improve quality of life and daily function in people with cardiac amyloidosis, a condition where the heart becomes stiff and struggles to pump blood. About 34 participants will have their pacemaker set to two d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:09 UTC
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Minty fresh relief? l-menthol trial targets asthma breathlessness
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether L-menthol, a minty compound, can reduce breathlessness and improve exercise ability in adults with asthma. Twenty participants will try L-menthol and a placebo in random order, then exercise to compare their breathing. The goal is to see if this simple, n…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:03 UTC
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Protein analysis could unlock better pneumonia diagnosis for ventilator patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will analyze proteins from lung fluid samples of 400 ICU patients on ventilators who are suspected of having pneumonia. The goal is to identify distinct biological subgroups of the infection, which could lead to more accurate diagnosis and personalized tr…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 22:01 UTC
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Smartwatch data could predict who gets sick after surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will enroll 210 people scheduled for colorectal cancer surgery. Researchers will collect data from wearable devices, continuous glucose monitors, and blood protein tests to see if they can better predict who will have complications after surgery. The goal is to improve…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Can patient autonomy improve treatment for Hard-to-Treat anorexia?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at factors like treatment expectations, sense of autonomy, and patient participation in people with difficult-to-treat anorexia nervosa who are in inpatient care. Researchers will follow 100 patients at a specialized center in Sweden to see how these factors rela…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:56 UTC