Rigshospitalet, Denmark

This study looked at whether a 16-week strength training program could help adults who had a bone marrow transplant as children. These survivors often face early health issues like muscle loss, heart disease, and diabetes. The study included 28 participants and a control group, b…

This study tested whether a hydrochloric acid lock therapy (HALT) can reduce treatment failure for central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in patients with cancer or blood disorders. 212 patients received either HALT or a placebo alongside standard antibiotics. Th…

This study tested whether empagliflozin, a drug usually used for diabetes, helps the heart recover better after aortic valve replacement. 206 adults with severe aortic stenosis took either the drug or a placebo for 6 months after their valve procedure. The main goal was to see if…

This study looked at whether three monthly loading doses of the drug faricimab can effectively control wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in older adults. Researchers followed 742 patients who had not been treated before to see how long the…

This study tested a new way to pace the heart in 150 people with heart failure and a specific type of heart block (left bundle branch block). The goal was to see if directly pacing the heart's natural electrical system (HIS or left bundle branch) works as well as the standard biv…

This study looked at whether measuring cortisol in saliva works as well as the standard blood test to diagnose high cortisol levels (hypercortisolism) in people with adrenal incidentalomas—non-cancerous tumors found by chance on scans. About 100 patients and 100 healthy adults pr…

This study tested whether a shallow (2 cm) or deeper (4 cm) nasal swab is better at detecting COVID-19 using rapid antigen tests. Over 300 adults in Denmark each got both depths (one in each nostril) and a throat PCR test for comparison. The goal was to find the most accurate and…

This study tested two educational and cognitive-behavioral programs for 163 adults with chronic non-cancer pain who were waiting for specialized treatment. The goal was to see if these programs could help people better manage their pain and prevent it from getting worse while the…

This study tested a non-invasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve to see if it can reduce fatigue in people with lupus. 75 participants with stable lupus and fatigue used either an active or sham device for short and long periods. The main goal was to measure changes in fat…

This study looked at whether a 4-month supervised strength training program could help people with lymphoma keep their muscle mass while undergoing chemotherapy. 42 patients were split into two groups: one did resistance training, the other received usual care. The main goal was …

This study looked at how a protein called type 1 interferon, which is overactive in lupus, changes the way the body adapts to exercise. 55 adults with lupus were randomly assigned to a 12-week high-intensity aerobic exercise program. Researchers measured changes in fitness and fa…

This study tested a new ultrasound technique to see the smallest blood vessels in lymph nodes on the neck. Researchers wanted to know if this method could help tell healthy lymph nodes apart from cancerous ones. Twenty adults with head and neck cancer, lymphoma, or healthy volunt…

This study looked at whether moving severe brain injury patients early in the ICU is safe. 22 adults with traumatic brain injury, bleeding around the brain, or brain clots were included. Researchers used a special chair-like device to gently move patients and measured brain oxyge…

This study gathered information from 126 people in Denmark about the challenges and experiences of using life-support breathing machines at home. Researchers interviewed patients, parents of children on ventilation, and the trained caregivers who help them. The goal was to unders…

This study looked at 165 trauma patients to see how often they had low blood oxygen (hypoxemia) during their first 24 hours in the hospital. Researchers used a special finger clip to track oxygen levels continuously. They wanted to find out if low oxygen episodes happen more ofte…

This study checked how consistently a non-invasive device measures the amount of blood the heart pumps per beat (stroke volume) in 12 healthy adults. Participants rested and exercised on a bike while the device recorded their heart function. The goal was to see if the device give…

This study looked at 14 intensive care patients with severe acute brain injury to understand how sugar levels in the blood relate to sugar levels in the brain. Researchers used special monitoring tools to measure brain sugar and oxygen. The goal was to gather data and create a ma…

This study looked at how removing parts of the small intestine affects the release of gut hormones after eating. Researchers measured hormone levels in 39 people with short bowel syndrome or prior intestinal surgery and compared them to healthy controls. The goal was to better un…

This study looked at 268 adults with kidney failure who were on dialysis. Researchers used portable heart monitors to track heart rhythm problems and blood sugar changes. The goal was to see how these issues relate to the risk of heart-related death or other serious heart events …

This study followed 209 patients with a serious heart valve infection called endocarditis to see how many also had anemia (low red blood cells). Researchers measured anemia at diagnosis, during treatment, and up to 6 months after leaving the hospital. The goal was to better under…

This study looked at whether people with COPD have more leakage in their lung blood vessels during exercise, which might cause shortness of breath. Researchers compared 32 participants (COPD patients and healthy controls) by measuring lung changes before and after exercise. The g…

This study tested a pain school program for 82 adults with chronic non-cancer pain. The program taught skills to manage pain and improve quality of life. Researchers measured how relevant and well-taught the sessions were. The goal was to see if this approach creates better value…

This study looked at over 1,200 people in Denmark who had a stem cell transplant for blood diseases. The goal was to understand the long-term side effects and how survivors rate their quality of life. Researchers used detailed surveys to find out what factors help people feel bet…

This study looked at how much time patients spent lying, sitting, or standing after lung surgery (VATS lobectomy or segmentectomy) using enhanced recovery methods. Researchers tracked activity before and after surgery in 51 adults and asked about reasons for not moving. The goal …

This study tested a program to help nurses better support relatives of people with serious brain injuries or brain tumors. The program included a dialogue tool, training for nurses, and videos for families. The goal was to see if this approach could improve how involved and suppo…

This study looked at 86 adults with severe aortic valve stenosis who had valve replacement surgery. Researchers used heart MRI scans before and one year after surgery to measure scarring in the heart muscle. The goal was to see if the scarring improves after surgery and whether M…

This study tested whether doctors can find the cricothyroid membrane (a crucial spot for emergency airway access) more accurately by touch or by ultrasound. 61 anesthesiologists used either method on a silicone neck model with a shifted voice box, mimicking a patient with a neck …