Turku University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Turku University Hospital, explained in plain language.
Upcoming readouts
Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- New PET tracer could sharpen colon cancer staging Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Parents as ear infection detectives: new study tests home otoscopy Results expected May 2027 (estimated)
- Swab study seeks to uncover microbiome secrets Results expected Sep 2027 (estimated)
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Could an extra spinal cut straighten scoliosis better?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether adding a posterior column osteotomy—a small cut in the spinal joints—during standard scoliosis surgery improves spine straightening in adolescents. Half of the participants will receive the extra procedure, and half will not. The study measures curve corr…
Sponsor: Turku University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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CPR teamwork under the microscope: study reveals hidden weaknesses
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examined how well medical teams perform both technical skills (like chest compressions) and non-technical skills (like communication and leadership) during real cardiac arrest situations. Researchers video-recorded 36 ICU team members and used a validated tool to measu…
Sponsor: Turku University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Could a mobile app improve your sleep and help you lose weight?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how sleep quality, when people eat, and gut bacteria are linked to obesity. Researchers tested a mobile app to help people make healthier lifestyle changes. The study included 133 adults with different body weights, including some with sleep apnea. The goal w…
Sponsor: Turku University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC