Region Skane
Clinical trials sponsored by Region Skane, explained in plain language.
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Scientists test which knee implant holds tightest
Disease control OngoingThis study aims to see if a newer, all-plastic knee implant part stays in place as well as a traditional metal-backed part over two years. It involves 60 people with severe knee osteoarthritis who are getting a total knee replacement. Researchers will use special X-ray scans to m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Double shockwave week vs. month: which breaks stones better?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether getting two shockwave treatments for kidney stones in one week works as well and is as safe as getting them three weeks apart. Researchers are enrolling 600 adults with medium-sized kidney stones (8-15mm) to compare the two timing schedules. The main…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Brain cell transplant trial offers new hope for Parkinson's patients
Disease control OngoingThis is the first-ever human trial of a new stem cell therapy for Parkinson's disease. Researchers will transplant lab-grown cells that can become dopamine-producing brain cells directly into the brains of eight participants. The main goal is to test if this procedure is safe, wh…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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New metal knee implant challenges traditional cement method
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two ways to attach knee replacement implants to bone: traditional bone cement versus a new porous metal surface called Tritanium. Researchers want to see if the new metal surface, which allows bone to grow into it, provides equal or better long-term stability …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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New hip implant design aims to stay put longer
Disease control OngoingThis study is comparing two different designs of hip replacement cups to see which one stays more securely attached to the bone over time. Researchers are measuring tiny movements of the implant in 87 patients over two years to predict which design might last longer. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Knee replacement glue test: which holds better?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two ways to attach a specific knee replacement implant: using bone cement versus letting bone grow directly onto the implant. Researchers are tracking 60 patients with severe knee arthritis to see which method provides better long-term stability and reduces th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:24 UTC
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Diet showdown: which eating plan really soothes IBS?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to find out which of two special diets works better to reduce symptoms for people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Researchers will compare a low FODMAP diet with a starch- and sucrose-reduced diet (SSRD) in 200 participants over six months. They will track sy…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Needles for newborns? study tests ancient remedy for colic
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a gentle form of acupuncture could help reduce crying and ease symptoms in babies with colic. Parents would track their baby's crying, feeding, and sleep in a diary. The babies would have been randomly assigned to receive either a brief acupuncture trea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Do tiny kidney stones pass on their own? massive study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to learn how often small kidney stones (4mm or smaller) pass out of the body on their own within 4 to 8 weeks. Researchers will follow 1600 patients to see if factors like pain level, stone location, or blood tests can predict whether a stone will pass without sur…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:25 UTC