University Of Helsinki
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Helsinki, explained in plain language.
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C-Section babies get a gut check: Mom's bacteria to the rescue?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if giving C-section babies bacteria from their mother can help restore their gut microbiome to be more like babies born vaginally. Researchers will compare these maternal bacteria to standard probiotics. One hundred healthy infants will receive a daily oral bacte…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Helsinki • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:54 UTC
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Brain zapping at home may clear cancer fog for breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a safe, home-use brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve memory and thinking in breast cancer survivors who struggle with 'chemo brain.' Forty women who finished cancer treatment at least 3 months ago will receive either real or fake (placebo)…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Helsinki • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Storytime science: can reading together boost toddler brains?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a special storytime program called SAGA helps toddlers aged 11 to 36 months develop better language and social-emotional skills. About 120 children in Swedish-speaking Finnish daycares will take part. Teachers get training and parents join evening sess…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Helsinki • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:55 UTC
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Tooth decay study: do symptoms and cavity depth predict treatment success?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a tooth's symptoms before treatment and how deep the cavity is affect the success of partial decay removal. One hundred adults with deep cavities will be treated and followed for 12-24 months. The goal is to see if teeth with mild symptoms or deeper ca…
Sponsor: University of Helsinki • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:41 UTC
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University study tests group therapy for loneliness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study at the University of Helsinki tests whether a program called Groups 4 Health (G4H) can improve well-being and reduce loneliness in students. Researchers will also look at how stress hormones, genes, and other body measures might affect the program's success. About 148 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Helsinki • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:30 UTC
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Open bite study seeks to uncover treatment truths and daily life impact
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how an open bite (when front teeth don't touch) affects people's everyday lives, whether orthodontic treatment fixes it, and what the treatment experience is like. Researchers will follow 80 people who have or had an open bite. The goal is to better understand…
Sponsor: University of Helsinki • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:53 UTC