Clinical trials: sponsored by Aarhus University Hospital
Bacteremia, Neoplasms
Taurolidine Lock Solution in the Prevention of Catheter Related Bacteremia
Children with cancer need a long term tunnelled central venous catheter (TCVC) for the entire duration of their treatment. TCVCs are locked with heparin when not in use.
- Trial name
- NCT00735813
- Testing
- Taurolock, Heparin
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 129 people
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Colonic Cancer, Postoperative Care
Rehabilitation Following Laparoscopic Colonic Surgery
The standard procedure for treating colonic cancer is changing from open surgery to laparoscopic surgery. Following open colonic surgery patients are fatigued and loss body mass and have a reduction in physical function, but the…
- Conditions
- Colonic Cancer, Postoperative Care, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT00938210
- Testing
- Laparoscopic colonic surgery
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Flatfoot
Calcaneal Neck Lengthening Osteotomy With Artificial Bone Graft
In this foot deformity (plano valgus) surgery may be indicated. The deformity is corrected with an osteotomy at the heelbone. In most cases bone graft material has to be obtained from the iliac crest to support the osteotomy.
- Trial name
- NCT01645267
- Testing
- Hydroxyapatite
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Genu Valgus
Comparison of Two Surgical Techniques to Treat Knock Knees in Children
Knock knees or genu valgus necessitates in some children corrective surgery with partial closure of the growth plate at level of the knee.
- Trial name
- NCT01641354
- Testing
- Hemiepiphysiodesis
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Atrioventricular Block
Acute and Chronic Effect of His-pacing in Consecutive Patients With AV-block
Conventional right ventricular (RV) apical pacing may result in asynchronous ventricular contraction with delayed left ventricular activation, interventricular motion abnormalities, and worsening of left ventricular ejection…
- Trial name
- NCT01019213
- Testing
- Septal pacing, His lead activated
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital Skejby
Essential Hypertension, High Blood Pressure
Intensive Vasodilator Therapy in Patients With Essential Hypertension
The purpose of this study is to determine whether add-on of intensive vasodilator therapy can improve the coronary perfusion and reduce the total peripheral resistance in patients with ongoing treatment for essential hypertension.
- Trial name
- Vasomore (NCT01180413)
- Testing
- Amlodipine, Ramipril, Lercanidipine
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Metabolic Syndrome
Effect of Dietary Fibre and Whole Grain on the Metabolic Syndrome
Sedentary lifestyles and increasing obesity are main causes of the global increase in the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome (Mets) and type 2 diabetic (T2DM).
- Trial name
- NCT01316354
- Testing
- Bread types
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Prader-Willi Syndrome, Constipation
The Intestinal Function in People With Prader-Willi Syndrome
The projects aim is to investigate the intestinal function of patients suffering from Prader-Willi Syndrome. The methods used are ultrasonographic measurement of the rectal diameter and gastrointestinal transit time
- Conditions
- Prader-Willi Syndrome, Constipation, Incontinence
- Trial name
- NCT01523288
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Acute Stroke
New Acute Treatment for Stroke - The Effect of Remote PERconditioning
This study is a blinded randomized study. Randomization for treatment/not treatment with remote perconditioning takes place during transportation to the hospital.
- Trial name
- NCT00975962
- Testing
- Actilyse, Thrombolysis + remote perconditioning
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Postprandial Dysmetabolism
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a common disease associated with multiple complications and an increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Also, it is a heavy economical burden on society.
- Trial name
- PPDysMet (NCT00813215)
- Testing
- Meal challenge
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
HIV Infections
Efficacy and Safety of Switching From Retrovir to Tenofovir or Abacavir in HIV-infected Patients
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of switching from Retrovir to Tenofovir or Abacavir in HIV-infected patients
- Trial name
- SWAP (NCT00647244)
- Testing
- Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, Abacavir
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Elderly
Effect of Systematic Medication Review in Elderly Patients Admitted to an Orthopedic Department
Elderly patients have a higher risk of experiencing adverse drug events due to an age related increase in morbidity and medication use.
- Trial name
- NCT00738816
- Testing
- Systematic medication review and advisory notes
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Healthy
Peripheral Effects of Endotoxin on Insulin Resistance
The aim of the study is to isolate the direct effects of endotoxin on glucose, lipid and protein metabolism. Eight healthy volunteers are enrolled.
- Trial name
- NCT00929136
- Testing
- USP endotoxin
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Nephrotic Syndrome
Fluid Balance, Hormones and Urine Proteomics in Nephrotic Syndrome in Childhood
The purpose of this study is to describe the hormones controlling fluid balance in pediatric patients with nephrotic syndrome. Further more, an analysis of the urinary and plasma proteins will be done using proteomics.
- Trial name
- NCT00690586
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Sternal Dehiscence, Sternal Infection
Improvement of Hemostasis Techniques After Median Sternotomy
The purpose of this study is to compare 2 different hemostatic agents (Bonewax and Ostene)to a control group with regards to bleeding, bone healing, pain and infection in a patient group all undergoing median sternotomy.
- Conditions
- Sternal Dehiscence, Sternal Infection, Sternal Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01134471
- Testing
- Ostene, Bonewax
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Vasovagal Syncope
Effect of Closed Loop Pacemaker Treatment on Recurrent Vasovagal Syncope
The main purpose is to prevent syncope in patients with recurrent syncopal episodes caused by malignant vasovagal faints and bradycardia.
- Trial name
- NCT00292825
- Testing
- Pacemaker treatment, pacemaker programmed as active = CLS, Pacemaker, programmed as passive = VVI 30 beats per minute (bpm)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital Skejby
Postprandial Lipaemia, Postprandial Incretins
Effects of Dietary Proteins on Postprandial Lipaemia and Incretin Responses in Obese Subjects
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of dietary protein on blood lipids and gut hormones after a fat-rich meal.
- Conditions
- Postprandial Lipaemia, Postprandial Incretins, Postprandial Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT00809874
- Testing
- Casein, Whey Isolate, Whey Hydrolysate
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Obesity, Postprandial Lipemia
Acute Effects of Dietary Proteins on Postprandial Lipemia, Incretin Responses and Subclinical Inflammation in Obese Subjects
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of dietary protein on blood lipids and gut hormones after a fat-rich meal.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Postprandial Lipemia, Atherosclerosis, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT00863564
- Testing
- Caseine, Cod, Gluten
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Atrial Flutter
Prevention of Atrial Tachycardia After a Right Atriotomy II
The investigators performed a prophylactic peroperative linear lesions connecting the tricuspid annulus with a right atriotomy and the atriotomy with the inferior caval vein to prevent atrial flutter on 15 consecutive adult…
- Trial name
- NCT00709384
- Testing
- Prophylactic surgical lesion
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital Skejby
Physical Health
Physical Health of Residents in Psychiatric Institutions
Aim of the study: To investigate if the intervention described in this protocol has an effect on patients' and staff's physical health.
- Trial name
- NCT00969384
- Testing
- Active awareness/Lifestyle counseling
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital