Vastra Gotaland Region

This study follows overweight and obese adults aged 45-65 to see if a tailored program of counseling, supervised exercise, and digital tools helps them lose weight and improve heart health over 18 months. Participants are compared to a group that only gets general written advice.…

This study tests whether a personalized diet, based on the latest Nordic Nutrition Recommendations, can reduce disease activity and cardiovascular risk in people newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. About 150 participants will be randomly assigned to either a diet following…

This trial investigates whether adding a booster session and extended access to the rehabilitation team after standard interdisciplinary care can improve outcomes for people with chronic pain. Two hundred participants in Swedish primary healthcare will be randomly assigned to eit…

This study compares three ways of delivering care for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis: a smartphone app with personalized exercises and education, a web-based exercise program, and standard group-based care. The goal is to see which approach best improves patients' ability…

This phase 3 trial is testing whether adding tocilizumab to standard care can slow the decline in kidney function for people who have chronic antibody-mediated rejection after a kidney transplant. Half of the 50 participants will receive tocilizumab plus standard care, while the …

This study compares different ways of performing a laser treatment called selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) for people with open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure. 400 participants will receive SLT using one of several protocols, and researchers will track how much their ey…

This trial tests whether taking hydrocortisone once a day (as a dual-release pill) leads to more stable blood sugar levels compared to the standard three-times-a-day regimen in adults who have both insulin-treated diabetes and Addison's disease. Participants will try both schedul…

This study tests whether a mechanical heart pump called the HeartMate III (an LVAD) helps people with end-stage heart failure live longer and with fewer strokes compared to taking standard heart failure medications. About 80 adults with severe heart failure are randomly assigned …

This study compares two drugs, Avastin and Eylea, given as eye injections for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The main goal is to see which drug requires fewer injections over two years while still controlling the disease. Researchers will also check vision, eye thick…

This study looks at the best way to repeat a laser treatment called SLT for people with open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure. Researchers will compare different treatment methods in 400 participants who were already in an earlier SLT trial. The goal is to see how well repeat …

This study compares two blood thinners (ticagrelor plus aspirin) against aspirin alone after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in people who recently had a heart attack or unstable angina. Over 2,200 participants are being followed for 12 months to see if the dual therapy re…

This study looks at whether a 12-week program of high-intensity interval exercise can improve heart function, reduce inflammation, and boost quality of life in people with rheumatoid arthritis. 87 adults with stable, low-to-moderate disease activity will take part. The program in…

Researchers at Sahlgrenska University Hospital are collecting cerebrospinal fluid through lumbar puncture from people with alcohol use disorder and from healthy volunteers across different ages. They will measure molecules such as dopamine and test how the fluid affects nerve cel…

This study looks at whether the number of pain sites or the type of pain (constant vs. intermittent) is linked to physical function in people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will measure function with a chair stand test and pain with questionnaires and pain drawings. The go…

This observational study compares the long-term health of people born with a rare heart defect called pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum (PA-IVS). Researchers will look at two groups: those who had surgery to create a single pumping chamber (univentricular circulati…

This study will interview 35 adults in Sweden who have Fabry disease but are not yet receiving treatment. The goal is to learn how they experience their quality of life, daily activities, and healthcare support. By listening to patients' own stories, researchers hope to identify …

This study will check how common joint hypermobility (being double-jointed) and pain are in 100 female patients aged 13-25 with anorexia nervosa. Researchers want to see if hypermobility might be a hidden cause of pain and whether jaw joint problems make eating harder. Participan…

This study explores whether a health app and follow-up digital meetings can motivate teenagers to improve their oral hygiene. Researchers will interview 25 adolescents aged 16-17 who have gum disease (gingivitis) to see if the app helps them build better brushing habits. The goal…

This study follows 10,000 people with both obstructive sleep apnea and high blood pressure over many years. Researchers will track how well patients use CPAP machines and blood pressure medications, and whether this reduces the chance of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, or …

This study looks at why people with bone cancer (skeletal sarcoma) get more infections after joint replacement surgery than those with arthritis. Researchers will collect tissue and blood samples from 40 patients to compare immune and bacterial factors. The goal is to understand …