Turku University Hospital

This study will compare two types of tonsil surgery in 132 adults with obstructive sleep apnea and enlarged tonsils. One group will have their tonsils completely removed (tonsillectomy), while the other will have only part of the tonsil removed (tonsillotomy). The goal is to see …

This study looks at whether people can correctly measure the size of their own tonsils using a mirror, flashlight, and phone camera. About 90 participants will learn two simple scales, then do a self-check. Their results will be compared to those from a medical student and two ea…

This study looks at two different tonsil surgery methods in adults with recurrent or chronic tonsillitis. The goal is to see if a newer, less invasive technique (intracapsular tonsillectomy) allows people to return to work sooner and use fewer strong painkillers, while still bein…

This study tests a digital exercise program called EMPOWER for children aged 3 to 6 who are undergoing cancer treatment. The goal is to see if the program can help them stay physically active, improve their motor skills, and boost their quality of life. Parents and nurses will al…

This study compares mild cooling (33-34°C) to normal body temperature (36.5°C) during heart bypass surgery to see which better protects the brain. About 160 adults having elective coronary artery bypass grafting will be randomly assigned to one of the two temperature groups. Rese…

This pilot study will test if parents can learn to use a digital otoscope (ear camera) at home to check for ear infections in their young children. About 40 children aged 1-4 who have had ear infections before will take part. Parents in the study group will get training and a dev…