St. Olavs Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by St. Olavs Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Targeted radiation shows promise for deadly brain tumors
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested a new approach for patients with recurrent high-grade glioma (grade 3 or 4 brain tumors) who have few options left. Researchers used a radioactive drug called 177Lu-PSMA to deliver radiation directly to tumor cells, after first checking if the tumors take …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Bariatric Surgery's lasting impact under the microscope after a decade
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study followed 687 people who had bariatric surgery (gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy) in Norwegian public hospitals between 2010 and 2015. Researchers aimed to see how long weight loss lasts and whether related health problems like diabetes, high blood pressur…
Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Lung biopsy complications mapped in 1,200 patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at complications after CT-guided lung biopsies in 1,200 patients at St. Olavs Hospital from 2012 to 2023. The main goal was to track how often problems like a collapsed lung (pneumothorax), bleeding, or air embolism occur. The results help doctors understand and…
Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:07 UTC