University Hospital, Akershus
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Akershus, explained in plain language.
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Could a vacuum cleaner save diabetic feet from amputation?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether negative pressure wound therapy (a vacuum device) works better than standard wound care for diabetic foot ulcers. Fifty adults with diabetic foot ulcers needing surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. Researchers will track amputat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Akershus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:58 UTC
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Heart failure patients may skip hospital visits with digital home monitoring
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with acute heart failure can be safely followed up at home using digital tools instead of going to the hospital. About 450 patients will be randomly assigned to either in-person hospital visits or remote digital check-ups. The goal is to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Akershus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Can a gentamicin combo fight sepsis without harming kidneys?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a combination of gentamicin and a narrow-spectrum antibiotic is as safe and effective as using a broad-spectrum antibiotic alone for people with early sepsis. About 1,900 hospitalized adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. Th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Akershus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Lung cancer screening gets a Heart-Smart upgrade for heavy smokers
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a heart disease prevention program to standard lung cancer screening can improve the health of heavy smokers. Researchers will use chest CT scans already taken for lung cancer screening to also check for hidden heart disease. 1000 participants w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Akershus • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:08 UTC
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Why do some teens stay fatigued after mono? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some teenagers and young adults feel tired for months after getting Epstein-Barr virus (the virus that causes mono). Researchers will follow 150 infected people and 150 healthy people for six months, using brain scans, immune tests, and questionnaires. The…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Akershus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:04 UTC