Turku University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Turku University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Cooling the body to save the brain during heart surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out if mildly cooling the body during heart bypass surgery provides better protection against brain injury compared to keeping the body at normal temperature. Researchers will enroll 160 adults undergoing planned coronary artery bypass surgery and randomly…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Turku University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Digital exercise plan aims to keep young cancer patients moving
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a digital exercise program called EMPOWER for 3-6 year old children undergoing cancer treatment. The goal is to see if guided physical activity can help these kids maintain normal movement skills and quality of life during and after their treatment. Research…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Turku University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 00:50 UTC
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Phone cameras could help diagnose tonsil problems at home
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether people can accurately measure the size of their own tonsils using simple tools like a mirror, flashlight, or phone camera. About 90 medical students will try to classify their tonsils using two standard scales. The goal is to see if this self-assessm…
Sponsor: Turku University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC