Sahlgrenska University Hospital

This study tests if a drug called sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (SZC) can help people with heart failure stay on higher, more effective doses of a standard medication (MRA). About 110 adults over 70 with heart failure will take SZC or a placebo for 6 months. The goal is to see i…

This study looks at whether adding an ultrasound to a CT scan can find more rib cartilage fractures in people with chest injuries. About 100 adults will be followed for a year to see if finding these fractures changes their treatment, like whether they need surgery. The goal is t…

This study compares two surgical treatments for thumb arthritis: a joint replacement (arthroplasty) and a standard procedure (trapeziectomy). The goal is to see which provides better pain relief and faster recovery. 64 adults aged 18-69 with thumb arthritis that hasn't improved w…

This study compares two types of skin cuts (Bruner zig-zag vs. modified midlateral zig-zag) used during surgery to repair injured flexor tendons in the fingers. About 70 participants will be randomly assigned to one incision type, and researchers will measure pain, swelling, and …

This study tests a 20-week program of diet and exercise in 70 adults who have both COPD and obesity. The goal is to see if losing weight can improve their ability to walk, breathe, and feel better day-to-day. Researchers will measure lung function, body composition, and signs of …

This study looks at two surgical techniques for fixing unstable chest wall injuries (like flail chest) in adults. It compares fixing one break per rib versus fixing two breaks per rib to see which leads to better bone healing, lung function, and less pain. One hundred participant…

This study looks at whether measuring antithrombin levels in the blood before heart surgery can predict if a patient will respond poorly to heparin, a blood thinner used during bypass. About 300 adults having planned heart surgery will give an extra blood sample, and researchers …

This study will test whether a specially designed care plan can improve the quality of IV line care and reduce problems like inflammation, blood clots, and fluid leakage. Over three years, researchers will compare an intervention hospital using the new plan to a control hospital …