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Clinical trials sponsored by Region Skane, explained in plain language.
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Food as medicine: testing Diet's power against Crohn's and colitis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether switching to a Mediterranean-style diet and making lifestyle changes can help young adults better manage their Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Researchers will enroll 160 participants with moderately active IBD to follow a specific diet for fo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 02:20 UTC
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New program aims to help families break free from screen addiction
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new family-centered program designed to help children and adolescents who struggle with excessive screen use and gaming. The program works with both the young person and their family to improve parenting skills and strengthen family relationships. It aims …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Swallow a camera instead of a scope? new study tests easier colon check
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a pill-sized camera as an easier way to screen for colon cancer in people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that greatly increases cancer risk. Participants will swallow the camera capsule and also have a standard colonoscopy on the same day so resear…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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AI and portable scanners: a new hope for faster breast cancer detection?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether nurses with brief training can use AI-supported portable ultrasound devices to help screen for breast cancer in community settings. After an initial breast exam, women with possible concerns or symptoms will get this quick ultrasound scan. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Cooling sensation tested as new relief for severe shortness of breath
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if inhaling L-menthol, which creates a cooling sensation, can help people with interstitial lung disease (ILD) breathe easier during exercise. It aims to see if this simple treatment can reduce the feeling of breathlessness and help patients be more active. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Can writing about cancer improve Patients' lives?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a simple writing exercise can help breast cancer patients feel better. Researchers will ask 272 newly diagnosed patients to write about their cancer experiences for 20 minutes each week for four weeks. The study will measure if this writing improves their…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New nerve blocks aim to ease knee surgery pain without slowing recovery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find the best way to manage pain after knee replacement surgery. It will compare the current standard pain injection around the knee with a new approach that adds three precise nerve blocks designed to numb pain without affecting leg muscle strength. Researcher…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Can a faster pacemaker beat ease the strain of stiff heart disease?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if setting a pacemaker to a slightly faster minimum heart rate can help people with a specific type of stiff heart disease (ATTR cardiac amyloidosis) feel better and be more active. It will involve about 34 patients who already have a pacemaker. Each partici…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Scientists test if your genes predict your Gut's reaction to breakfast
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how a person's ability to digest starch and sugar affects their body's response to a meal, specifically for people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Researchers will compare 70 IBS patients who have lower levels of a key digestive enzyme to those …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 02:21 UTC
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Can a blood test report boost your diet willpower?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if getting feedback on your health improvements helps you stick to a diet. 300 adults with a BMI over 25 will follow a low-starch, low-sugar diet for 3 months. Half will get a report on their improved blood test results halfway through, to see if this extra …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Wearables and blood tests aim to spot surgery risks before they happen
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to better predict which patients will have complications after colorectal cancer surgery. Researchers will collect data from wearable sensors, continuous glucose monitors, and blood protein tests from 210 patients. The goal is to combine this information to create…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Can a nordic diet calm your gut? swedish study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to learn how different diets and digital information tools affect inflammation and eating habits in people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Researchers will compare 140 patients trying a special Nordic diet or using a digital tool against those receivin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden pneumonia types in ICU patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to identify different types of pneumonia that develop in patients on breathing machines in intensive care units. Researchers will analyze leftover fluid from routine lung wash procedures from 400 patients across five European countries to look for protein patterns…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Major study launches to track Real-World impact of Gender-Affirming care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how gender-affirming medical care affects mental health, work life, and overall well-being over several years. Researchers will follow 1,000 adults in Sweden who are seeking this care, comparing their outcomes to a matched control group. The goal is …
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Researchers probe what helps patients in eating disorder hospital care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand what factors influence treatment results for people with severe, hard-to-treat anorexia nervosa during their hospital stay. It will look at how patients' sense of control and involvement in their care, as well as staff attitudes, relate to outcomes l…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC