Tampere University Hospital

This study tests whether people with rectal cancer who have a complete response to initial treatment can safely avoid surgery. About 200 participants will be monitored closely to see how well this non-operative approach works. The goal is to preserve the rectum and maintain good …

This study compares two treatments for adults who have lost the tip of one finger: surgery or a special clear dressing that stays on for weeks. The goal is to see which approach leads to better hand function and less pain a year after the injury. About 252 participants will be ra…

This study compares two common surgeries for uterine prolapse: the Manchester procedure (which repairs and preserves the uterus) and vaginal hysterectomy (removing the uterus). About 426 women with symptomatic prolapse will be randomly assigned to one surgery and followed for up …

This study tests whether giving antibiotics through a small, portable pump over 24 hours is safe and cost-effective for children with serious bacterial infections. About 150 children who are stable enough to be treated at home will receive the pump instead of multiple daily injec…

This study explores whether a urine DNA test can safely replace many invasive cystoscopies (a scope inserted into the bladder) when checking for bladder cancer. Currently, only 1 in 10 people with blood in their urine actually have cancer, yet nearly all undergo the uncomfortable…

This study is testing whether a urine test that looks for tumor DNA can find bladder and urinary tract cancers early in people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises cancer risk. About 200 participants aged 50–75 will provide urine samples and be followed for one ye…

This study looks at whether older adults (65+) with a broken wrist can be treated with just a cast, without first manually realigning the bone. About 532 participants will be randomly assigned to either the standard method (realignment then cast) or just casting. The goal is to s…

This study compares surgery to simple exercises for treating painful wrist ganglion cysts in adults. 220 participants will be randomly assigned to either have surgery or do self-guided exercises and use their hand normally. The goal is to see which approach better reduces pain an…

This study looks at whether common treatments—antibiotics for wet coughs and inhaled steroids for dry coughs—help children whose cough lasts more than four weeks. About 100 children will receive either the real medicine or a placebo, and neither they nor their doctors will know w…

This study looks at whether ultrasound-guided nerve blocks (TAP and rectus sheath blocks) can help people recover better after open inguinal hernia surgery. About 200 adults having elective surgery will be randomly assigned to receive one of two nerve blocks, both, or a placebo. …

This study tests whether an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course can reduce back pain compared to usual care. About 120 working-age adults (18-64) with back pain lasting over 12 weeks will participate. Researchers will track pain levels and other symptoms for 2…

This study aims to uncover the genetic and biological differences between various forms of celiac disease and a related skin condition called dermatitis herpetiformis. Researchers will analyze blood, gut, and skin samples from 3,500 participants, including patients and their heal…

This study looks at how minimally invasive lung cancer surgery affects the heart's electrical activity. Researchers will monitor 100 adult patients before, during, and after surgery to see if temporary changes occur. The goal is to better understand heart stress from this procedu…

This study is collecting tissue samples from 300 people to improve how doctors diagnose small-bowel diseases like celiac disease. Researchers will use advanced tools like AI and genetic analysis to create more accurate reference values and diagnostic methods. The goal is to bette…