St. Olavs Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by St. Olavs Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Testicular cancer trial: could a stronger chemo course slash relapse risk?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether one round of BEP chemotherapy works better than one round of carboplatin to stop stage I seminoma testicular cancer from coming back. About 348 men with high-risk features (tumor over 4 cm or invasion of the rete testis) are being studied. The goa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Radical brain surgery for glioblastoma: could a wider cut save lives?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether removing a wider margin of brain tissue around a glioblastoma tumor (supramarginal resection) improves survival compared to standard surgery. It involves 90 patients with suspected glioblastoma who are considered good candidates for the more extensive sur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New collaborative care pathway could ease chronic pain burden
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a new way of managing chronic pain by improving teamwork between pain clinics, GPs, and other services. About 386 adults referred to pain clinics in Norway will either get this new pathway or standard care. The goal is to see if better coordination and a clear 6-…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:58 UTC
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Quick therapy after rape may stop PTSD before it starts
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a short, modified exposure therapy given soon after rape can prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in women. About 166 women who have experienced sexual assault will be randomly assigned to either the brief therapy or standard care. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can a 9-Week online course fix insomnia in MS patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a digital cognitive behavioral therapy program (dCBT-I) can help people with multiple sclerosis who also have insomnia. About 550 participants in Norway will either receive the online therapy or digital education about sleep. The main goal is to see if th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Tiny bands may tame acid reflux for weight-loss surgery patients
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis small study tests a procedure called mucosal band ligation to treat acid reflux in 12 people who had gastric sleeve surgery. Participants will have a 24-hour reflux test and report symptoms before and after treatment. The goal is to see if the procedure reduces reflux and al…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 05, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Can a faster mental health assessment help people get back on track?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares standard mental health care to an early assessment team for 588 adults referred to outpatient clinics. The goal is to see if early, personalized evaluation improves daily function, mental health, and quality of life. Participants are randomly assigned to eithe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:06 UTC