Umeå University

This study is testing whether a structured health program before surgery leads to fewer complications after hernia repair. Patients with a specific type of abdominal hernia are randomly assigned to either follow a pre-surgery program or proceed directly to surgery. The program in…

This study is testing whether personalized nutrition education helps adults with Type 1 diabetes manage their blood sugar better than standard brief diet advice. Fifty-four participants will either receive one-on-one coaching focused on a healthy Nordic diet or get standard infor…

This study is testing a new digital support program for parents of very premature babies. The goal is to see if coaching parents through video sessions over two years can improve the child's thinking, movement, and language skills. Families are randomly assigned to receive this n…

This study is testing a new way to deliver therapy for teens with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in northern Sweden. It combines a therapist's guidance with a secure mobile app for exercises and video sessions, aiming to make treatment more accessible. Researchers will com…

This study is testing whether a simpler one-staple technique for reconnecting the colon after surgery is safer than the standard two-staple method. Researchers will follow 500 patients having planned colon surgery for cancer or diverticulitis to see if the simpler technique reduc…

This study is testing a new digital tool called Mindmore Distance that lets patients with neurological conditions take brain function tests from home. Researchers want to see if this remote testing works as well as traditional in-person assessments with a psychologist. The study …

This study aims to understand why some treatments for C. difficile infection (CDI) work better than others. Researchers will observe 200 patients receiving either standard antibiotics or a fecal transplant as part of their normal care. By collecting samples and surveys over five …

This study aims to understand if a protein in the blood called Heparin-binding Protein (HBP) is linked to fluid leaking into the lungs of critically ill patients. Researchers will observe 25 adult ICU patients who are already being monitored with a special heart and lung device. …