Skane University Hospital

This study looks at two ways to treat colon cancer that has blocked the bowel. One option is emergency surgery to remove the cancer right away. The other is to first place a stent (a small tube) or create a stoma (an opening in the belly) to relieve the blockage, and then do surg…

This study tests whether taking a daily selenium supplement (200 micrograms) can reduce hospitalizations and heart-related deaths in people with heart failure. Selenium is a nutrient important for heart health, and low levels are common in Northern Europe. The trial will include …

This study is testing whether new blood tests can accurately diagnose the cause of memory loss or dementia, potentially replacing the need for a spinal tap. Researchers will compare blood test results with standard spinal fluid tests in 1,200 people at a memory clinic. If success…

This study tests an internet-based therapy called acceptance and commitment therapy (iACT) for people with both PTSD and chronic pain. Forty adults will either receive the therapy immediately or join a waitlist. The program includes mindfulness, value-based exercises, and written…

This study tests an internet-based therapy program for 10 people with endometriosis and chronic pain. The program teaches skills like mindfulness and acceptance to help reduce pain's impact on daily life. Participants work online with a psychologist over several weeks. The goal i…

This study follows 800 cognitively healthy adults aged 50-80 over 4 years to find early biological markers of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will use blood tests, spinal fluid, and brain scans to track changes. The goal is to develop a screening tool for the general population,…

This study is testing whether simple blood tests and memory checks can help family doctors better detect early signs of Alzheimer's and other dementias. Researchers will recruit 1,200 adults with mild memory or thinking complaints. The goal is to make diagnosis faster and more ac…

This study follows nearly 3,000 people, including healthy adults and those with memory or movement problems, to learn how brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's develop. Researchers use advanced brain scans and tests to track changes over time. The goal is to improve ear…

This study follows 650 people with early Parkinson's disease or a sleep condition called idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder (iRBD). Researchers use brain scans, heart tests, and fluid samples to track changes over time. The goal is to better understand how these conditions de…

This study looks at how often vein narrowing happens after placing a temporary dialysis catheter in the neck or collarbone area. Researchers want to see if a quick ultrasound can spot this narrowing as well as a CT scan does. About 100 adults who need a dialysis catheter for at l…