Zealand University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Zealand University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Liver clinic boosts alcohol treatment access for newly diagnosed patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether offering specialized alcohol use treatment right in the liver clinic helps people newly diagnosed with alcohol-related liver disease quit drinking. About 221 adults will be randomly assigned to either receive the alcohol treatment offer or standard care. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:37 UTC
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AI steps into the operating room to cut cancer surgery risks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help surgeons better predict risks for people having surgery for colorectal cancer. About 1,200 patients across Denmark will be split into two groups: one where the surgeon uses standard methods to assess risk, and another…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:35 UTC
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Blood test may spare lung cancer patients from useless treatments
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether regular blood tests (liquid biopsies) can help doctors monitor treatment in 350 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who are receiving immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this approach reduces the number of ineffective treatments and unnecessa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Shoulder fracture showdown: does surgery beat the sling?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether surgery helps people aged 50 to 65 with a displaced shoulder fracture recover better than non-surgical treatment (like a sling). About 60 participants will be randomly assigned to either have surgery or not. They will fill out short questionnaires abou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:13 UTC
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Sing your way to recovery: online classes aim to ease lung cancer After-Effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether structured online singing training can improve physical function, reduce symptoms, and boost quality of life in people who had surgery for early-stage lung cancer 6 to 18 months ago. About 100 participants will be randomly assigned to either online singin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:11 UTC
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Nurse-Led program aims to boost survival and quality of life in lung cancer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is for 250 vulnerable lung cancer patients who may struggle with treatment due to health or social barriers. It tests whether a nurse-led program—including symptom tracking, exercise, and help navigating the healthcare system—can improve survival and quality of life co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:11 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles could replace pain pills for kidney stone patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during a common kidney stone procedure (ESWL) can lower pain and anxiety. About 72 adults will be randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care plus VR. Researchers will measure pain levels, anxiety, and how …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:10 UTC
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Could flickering light slow Alzheimer's? new study seeks answers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special light that flickers 40 times per second can help people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Over 6 months, 62 participants will use the light device for 1 hour each day. Researchers will measure changes in brain activity, memory, and thin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:37 UTC
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Sound waves may wake up immune system against liver cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special ultrasound technique, called sonoporation, can safely change the environment around liver tumors from colorectal cancer. About 48 adults will receive either low- or high-intensity contrast-enhanced ultrasound before their planned surgery or trea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:10 UTC
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Naps and bike rides: a new hope for MS brain training?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether aerobic exercise (stationary biking) and daytime naps can help people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis learn and remember motor skills. Twenty adults aged 18-70 will take part. The goal is to see if these simple activities can boost brain fu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:09 UTC
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Can patients with rare kidney cancer safely keep their kidney? major european study seeks answers.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 2,500 people with a rare cancer of the kidney's drainage system (UTUC) to see if less invasive, kidney-sparing surgery works as well as removing the whole kidney. Researchers will track survival, cancer return, kidney function, and quality of life over 10 years…
Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:09 UTC
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Disposable vs. reusable scopes: which works better in surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether single-use gastroscopes work as well as reusable ones when used in the operating room for upper stomach exams. About 700 adults will take part, and researchers will compare how often each type successfully completes the procedure. The goal is to see if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:09 UTC
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New study investigates why ICU survivors suffer persistent pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 800 adults who spent at least 48 hours in the ICU to track how many develop ongoing pain. Researchers will call participants at 90 and 180 days after leaving the ICU to ask about pain, sleep, mood, and quality of life. A smaller group will also have a detailed …
Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:36 UTC
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Can digital rehab help cancer patients? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether digital rehabilitation (like online exercise or therapy) is practical and helpful for cancer patients during and after treatment. About 300 people from Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Poland, and Lithuania will take part. The goal is to learn what helps or h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Surgery Drug's blood sugar effects under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches how a standard dose of dexamethasone, a drug often given during surgery, changes blood sugar levels in 100 adults having non-cardiac surgery. Participants wear a continuous glucose monitor for 10 days after surgery, and their blood sugar is also checked with fi…
Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:01 UTC