Umeå University

This study tests whether a home-based program of exercise, weight loss, and health optimization before ventral hernia surgery can lower the chance of complications. 130 adults with hernias 4-8 cm wide will be randomly assigned to either the prehabilitation program or standard car…

This study tests whether a total diet replacement (850 calories per day for 3 months) followed by weight maintenance can help people with type 2 diabetes achieve remission. 106 participants will be randomly assigned to follow-up via an eHealth app or in-person visits. A healthy c…

This clinical trial is testing whether adding modern, targeted radiotherapy to standard care can help people with bladder cancer who are not healthy enough for curative treatments. The study will compare survival and symptoms between two groups: one receiving radiotherapy plus st…

This study tests whether personalized nutrition education on a healthy Nordic diet can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 1 diabetes. 54 participants will either receive this education or standard brief dietary advice. The main goal is to see if the intervention incr…

This study tests a new e-health program for parents of very preterm infants (born before 32 weeks or under 1500 grams). The program provides 18 sessions over two years to help parents support their baby's brain, movement, and language development. Researchers will compare the pro…

This study is testing a new test called the Five Digits Test (FDT) to see if it can measure a person's ability to stop automatic responses—a skill often affected in ADHD and autism. The FDT does not require reading, making it useful for people with different language backgrounds.…

This study is testing whether a digital test battery called Mindmore Distance can accurately assess thinking and memory in people with neurological conditions like traumatic brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, or brain tumor. Researchers will …

This study tests a new way to deliver trauma-focused therapy to 40 teens aged 12-17 with PTSD. Half will use a secure mobile app alongside video and in-person sessions, while the other half receives standard therapy. The goal is to see if the blended approach is practical and hel…

This study tests a special mouth exercise program for people who still have trouble swallowing 12 weeks after a stroke. Researchers want to see if the device can improve swallowing function and quality of life. The trial involves 60 participants and uses a camera test to measure …

This study looks at whether a protein called heparin-binding protein (HBP) in the blood is linked to fluid buildup in the lungs of intensive care patients. Researchers will collect blood samples and measure lung fluid using a special monitoring system in 25 adults. The goal is to…

This study watches 200 adults with C. diff infection to see how standard antibiotics and fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) help people recover. Researchers will collect stool, blood, and urine samples over up to 5 years to understand why some treatments succeed and others fa…

This study looks at whether simple, painless tests of eye movements and heart rate can help predict which children with ADHD will benefit from medication and which will have side effects. Researchers will measure these factors before children start medication and then check how w…

This study looks at a new way to reconnect the colon after surgery for cancer or diverticular disease. The goal is to see if using a single stapler instead of two can lower the risk of dangerous leaks at the connection point. About 500 adults having planned left-sided colon surge…