University Of Aarhus

This study looked at 120 people with severe bleeding who needed a blood transfusion before reaching the hospital. Researchers compared three approaches: giving a mix of plasma and red blood cells, red blood cells alone, or plasma alone. The goal was to see which strategy best tre…

This study tested whether adding a personalized exercise program (delivered via a phone app) to standard ergonomic advice could reduce muscle pain in surgeons who operate on the abdomen and pelvis. 83 surgeons took part. The goal was to see if the exercise program was better than…

This study tested whether giving stroke survivors more occupational therapy helps them become more independent in basic daily activities like dressing, eating, and bathing. Twenty people who had a first-time stroke and needed help with these tasks took part. Researchers compared …

This study tested whether problem-solving therapy (PST) — a short, practical talk therapy — could improve mental well-being in adults with type 2 diabetes or heart disease. 147 participants with poor mental health received PST in their regular doctor's office. The goal was to see…

This study looked at two ways to treat hip dysplasia, a condition where the hip joint doesn't fit properly. One group had surgery (PAO) followed by exercise, while the other group did only exercise. The goal was to see which approach better reduced pain and improved hip function …

This study tested a non-medication sleep program for 88 adults with depression, bipolar disorder, or ADHD who also had insomnia. Participants received either the sleep program or standard sleep hygiene advice. The goal was to see if the program could reduce sleep problems and imp…

This study looked at whether drinking ketones can improve how muscles work in healthy young (20-25) and elderly (65-85) men. Participants drank a ketone drink and then had their muscle function measured using special MRI scans, tracer infusions, and exercise tests on a bike and s…

This study looked at whether three weeks of alternate-day fasting (eating normally one day, fasting the next) changes how the heart and brain use energy compared to a typical Western diet. Sixteen overweight adults aged 55-70 with insulin resistance took part. Researchers used ad…

This study looked at ways to improve the diagnosis of cervical precancer in women who had abnormal screening results. Researchers tested a scoring system during colposcopy to see if it could accurately identify precancer and help decide when biopsies are not needed. The goal is t…

This study compared two types of cornea transplant surgery (DSAEK and DMEK) for people with Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy, a condition that clouds the cornea. Researchers measured vision and tracked side effects like swelling and eye pressure in 112 participants. The goal was to s…

This study looked at how healthy adults experience pain. Researchers used a heat device on the forearm to cause mild, temporary pain, sometimes with a pain-relieving cream. 64 participants rated their pain and expectations. The goal was to learn more about pain mechanisms to impr…

This study aimed to find the best way to recruit nurses and nursing assistants from European Union countries to work in Denmark. Over 110,000 people were sent different recruitment messages on social media to see which ones got a response. The goal was to help public health organ…

This study tested whether extra simulation-based team training for doctors and nurses in pediatric departments improves teamwork, communication, and patient safety. About 1,200 healthcare workers from eight Danish hospitals took part; four departments received extra training whil…

This study looked at how the body makes urea in people with severe kidney failure who are on dialysis. Ten patients received an infusion of alanine, and their urea production was measured before and after dialysis. The results were compared to healthy people to better understand …

This study looked at how a 10-day diet that cuts calories and either limits or moderately reduces carbohydrates affects exercise ability and health in overweight women aged 20-35. Thirty-six women followed a reduced-calorie diet with either low or moderate carbs. Researchers meas…

This study looked at how the concentration (osmolality) of oral drinks affects the amount of output from an ileostomy over six hours. Fourteen adults with an ileostomy took part in a crossover trial where they tried different drink formulations. The goal was to find the optimal b…

This study followed 509 kidney transplant recipients to see if regularly checking Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) levels in blood could help identify those at higher risk for serious infections, a type of cancer called PTLD, or death. Researchers compared virus levels in whole blood ver…

This study looked at a substance called Lac-Phe, which the body makes during exercise, to see if it can reduce appetite and lower blood sugar on its own. Twenty-three healthy overweight adults received Lac-Phe or a salt solution on separate days, then ate a meal and answered ques…

This study tested different parts of a common insomnia treatment (CBT-I) to see which ones work best on their own or together. 489 adults with chronic insomnia took part online. The goal is to build a more effective digital therapy for better sleep.

This study tested whether female community health volunteers could help adults in semi-urban Nepal become more physically active. 264 adults aged 18 to 69 took part. The volunteers gave families simple, home-based education sessions about exercise. The goal was to see if this app…