University Of Turku

This study is testing a new way to analyze blood samples to see if it can better tell when someone is having a heart attack. Current tests can be misleading in patients with other conditions like kidney failure. Researchers will look at how troponin T, a protein released during h…

This study tests a group therapy program called Sleep School for people with chronic insomnia. 250 participants will either attend Sleep School once a week for six weeks or receive standard short counseling from a nurse. The goal is to see if Sleep School reduces insomnia symptom…

This study tests whether nursing students learn to insert a nasogastric tube better using mixed reality glasses, a video, or a live instructor. 160 first-year students will be randomly assigned to one of the three methods, then tested immediately and again six months later. The g…

This study looks at how a molecule called NAD+ affects brown fat, which helps control weight and lowers the risk of diseases like type 2 diabetes. Researchers will compare normal-weight adults and those with obesity to understand why brown fat becomes less active with age. The go…

This study tests a program called FinSoc that helps families with money problems. 88 families with children will get five sessions with a trained worker to learn budgeting, money decisions, and how to talk about finances. The goal is to see if this reduces financial anxiety and i…

This study looks at how newborns and mothers naturally sync their heartbeats, sleep, and behavior at home. Researchers will use special monitors and questionnaires to track this connection. The goal is to see if remote devices can help us understand this bond better. 30 mothers a…