Turku University Hospital

This study tests a device called MRI-TULSA, which uses ultrasound energy delivered through a probe in the urethra to heat and destroy prostate tumors. The MRI helps target only the cancerous tissue, sparing healthy areas. Researchers are following 62 men with localized prostate c…

This study compares two ways to remove tonsils in adults with recurrent or chronic tonsillitis: the traditional method (extracapsular) and a newer, less invasive method (intracapsular). About 167 adults aged 16-65 will be randomly assigned to one of the two surgeries. The main go…

This study was designed to see if a probiotic protein drink could help manage weight gain in children aged 2 to 5 who were gaining weight faster than expected. The plan was to give some children the probiotic drink and others a placebo for three months, then measure weight change…

This study aimed to see if contrast-enhanced ultrasound and elastography can measure brain blood flow and stiffness in preterm babies as well as MRI does. Researchers planned to scan preterm infants when they reached their due date and compare the results with standard MRI. Howev…

This study is testing a new type of clinic for working-age adults who suffer from persistent physical symptoms and chronic fatigue. Instead of more tests or medications, patients receive a personalized rehabilitation plan from a team that includes a doctor, psychologist, physical…

This study follows 100 people with multiple sclerosis over 10 years to see if increased activity of certain brain immune cells (microglia) around lesion edges is linked to faster lesion growth. Participants will have PET and MRI scans at the start and again during follow-up. The …

This study looks at whether taking weekly cold water baths (18°C) for at least 12 weeks can boost brown fat activity in people with obesity. Brown fat is a type of body fat that burns energy to generate heat. Researchers will use special scans to measure blood flow and fuel use i…

This study looks at whether special brain scans can help predict if multiple sclerosis (MS) will get worse over time. Researchers will scan 35 people aged 40-50 who have had MS for at least five years. They are measuring certain brain proteins linked to inflammation and nerve hea…

This study looks at how anorexia nervosa changes brain function and metabolism in teenage girls. Researchers will use brain scans to compare 33 teens with anorexia to healthy teens over 3 years. The goal is to find new ways to predict and influence the disease.

This study looks at how eating foods we love (high reward) versus bland foods (low reward) changes brown fat activity, gut hormones, and brain chemistry. Researchers will scan 30 adults (lean and with obesity) using PET/CT after fasting and after meals. The goal is to understand …