Clinical trials: sponsored by Karolinska University Hospital
Acute Kidney Injury
Amino Acid Supplementation in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
ICU patients treated with continuous renal replacement therapy is recruited prior to start of treatment. Blood samples are drawn and then dialysis start without amino acid supplementation.
- Trial name
- AARRT (NCT06835816)
- Testing
- Amino acid supplementation (Glavamin, Fresenius Kabi)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Respiratory Insufficiency, Pneumonia
Diaphragm Dysfunction and Ultrasound Perioperatively
This study aims at determining whether diaphragm ultrasound examining diaphragm thickening fraction, excursion and density before and after surgery can predict respiratory complications in the postoperative period.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Insufficiency, Pneumonia, Desaturation of Blood, Tachypnea
- Trial name
- DiaphPeriop (NCT05906030)
- Testing
- Diaphragm ultrasound
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Breast Cancer
Panther: A Study Comparing Biweekly and Tailored EC-T Versus Three Weekly FEC-T in Breast Cancer Patients
This is an adjuvant, open, prospective, randomized study to compare: A. Individually tailored and two weekly dosed epirubicin + cyclophosphamide followed by a three weeks break followed by biweekly and tailored docetaxel…
- Trial name
- PANTHER (NCT00798070)
- Testing
- dtEC→dtT, FEC→T
- Where
- 80 sites in Austria, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 2,017 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Orthopedic Disorder, Post Operative Pain
TENS for Relief of Postoperative Pain in Orthopedic Patients
To ensure early mobilization, minimize suffering, and to prevent postoperative complications postoperative pain should be reduced as soon and as effectively as possible.
- Conditions
- Orthopedic Disorder, Post Operative Pain, Hip Fractures, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
- Trial name
- NCT05678101
- Testing
- transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Cancer of Cervix
Follow-up of Cell Changes in the Cervix
The purpose of the study is to follow up on cell changes detected in the cervical cancer screening program, to investigate whether they are handled with adequate quality.
- Trial name
- NCT05709730
- Testing
- HPV genotyping
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 885 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Achilles Tendon Ruptures, Immobilization
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Intervention With Electrical Stimulation
Acute Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) is an injury that is commonly associated with complications, such as blood clotting, muscle loss and tendon lengthening, all of which affect the long-term outcome and return to sports.
- Conditions
- Achilles Tendon Ruptures, Immobilization, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Muscle Atrophy
- Trial name
- C-NMES-ATR (NCT06601088)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cyst
Prevalence and Consequences of Hyperlactemia Following Pancreatic Surgery
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the role of lactate elevation. The main aims are: Determine the frequency of lactate elevation following pancreatic surgery and its relationship to postoperative…
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cyst, Chronic Pancreatitis
- Trial name
- NCT06589102
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 491 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
COVID-19, Post COVID-19 Condition
Safety and Efficacy of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Long COVID Syndrome
Long COVID Syndrome (Long COVID), Post Acute COVID-19 Syndrome (PACS) or Post COVID-19 Syndrome (PCS) is defined as 'signs and symptoms that develop during or following an infection consistent with COVID-19, continue for more…
- Conditions
- COVID-19, Post COVID-19 Condition, Post COVID-19 Condition, Unspecified, Post COVID Condition
- Trial name
- HOT-LoCO (NCT04842448)
- Testing
- Hyperbaric oxygen
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Primary Hyperparathyroidism: Short-term Calcimimetics Treatment - Relevance for Parathyroid Surgery Decisions?
Patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) often present with fatigue, psychological and cognitive symptoms. Improvement in these symptoms after parathyroid adenomectomy (PTX) has been reported.
- Trial name
- NCT02227264
- Testing
- Cinacalcet, parathyroid adenomectomy
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
GUIDING MULTI-MODAL THERAPIES AGAINST MINIMAL RESIDUAL DISEASE BY LIQUID BIOPSIES
The overall objective of this study is to confirm that ctDNA detected after curative intended treatment for PDAC is a marker of residual disease and for risk-of-recurrence, and applicable in clinical practice.
- Trial name
- GUIDEMRD (NCT06102889)
- Testing
- liquid biopsy
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Pancreatic Cancer, IPMN, Pancreatic
Pancreatic Cancer Initial Detection Via Liquid Biopsy
The overall rationale of PANCAID is to provide a diagnostic blood test for early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. With a set of different liquid biopsy methods, it is the aim to measure these markers in well-defined patient…
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Cancer, IPMN, Pancreatic, Individuals at Risk, Chronic Pancreatitis
- Trial name
- PANCAID (NCT06283576)
- Testing
- Liquid biopsy
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Cystic Fibrosis, Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B in Cystic Fibrosis and Latent Tuberculosis Respectively
CF patients are at risk for hepatic disease. Vaccination is recommended to all CF patients according to European consensus. The aim of the study is to vaccinate as many patients as possible and to follow up whether immunization…
- Conditions
- Cystic Fibrosis, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis
- Trial name
- NCT02605538
- Testing
- Vaccination with vaccine against hepatitis A and B
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Traumatic Brain Injury, Dysautonomia
Dysautonomia and Systemic Interactions in Traumatic Brain Injury
Following brain injury, complex interactions between the nervous system and other organs are frequently encountered. Systemic effects may be induced by dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and the autonomic…
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Dysautonomia, Sympathetic; Imbalance, Inflammation, Brain
- Trial name
- DYSI-TBI (NCT05515640)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Rupture, Venous Thromboembolism
Compression Treatment Effects on Complications and Healing of Achilles Tendon Rupture
This prospective randomized study aims to determine whether intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC), 75 patients, beneath functional bracing compared to treatment-as-usual in plaster cast, 75 patients, can reduce the Venous…
- Conditions
- Rupture, Venous Thromboembolism, Venous Thrombosis, Surgical Wound Infection
- Trial name
- NCT01317160
- Testing
- Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Achilles Tendon Rupture, Ankle Fractures
Swedish Multicenter Trial of Outpatient Prevention of Leg Clots
Lower limb immobilization is associated with high risk of complications, i.e. venous thromboembolism (VTE) and failed healing. Pharmacoprophylaxis of VTE is in leg-immobilized patients, however, low- or non-effective and…
- Conditions
- Achilles Tendon Rupture, Ankle Fractures, Venous Thromboembolism
- Trial name
- StopLegClots (NCT03259204)
- Testing
- Adjuvant IPC
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 1,400 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Critical Illness, Muscle Loss
Investigating the Anabolic Response to Resistance Exercise During Critical Illness
ICU patients often suffer from rapid and severe muscle loss. It is not known if physical therapy can mitigate the muscle wasting associated with critical illness.
- Trial name
- ARTIST-1 (NCT05197231)
- Testing
- Resisted knee extension exercise, IV amino acids
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Venous Stasis, Deep Venous Thrombosis
Effects of External Leg Compression Devices on Healing and Blood Clotting
This study aims to compare two different external calf compression devices applied in healthy individuals. These devices are commonly used in medical care in order to prevent the formation of blood clots, for example during…
- Conditions
- Venous Stasis, Deep Venous Thrombosis, Healing Wound
- Trial name
- NCT03050671
- Testing
- Intermittent Pneumatic Compression, Rapid, Intermittent Pneumatic Compression, Slow
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Venous Stasis, Deep Venous Thrombosis
Comparison of the Effects of Lower Limb Immobilisation With Cast and Orthosis
In this study we are going to measure the blood flow in the lower limbs under cast immobilisation and also under mobilisation with an orthosis.
- Trial name
- NCT03420664
- Testing
- Orthosis VACOped, Below knee cast
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Achilles Tendon Rupture, Deep Venous Thrombosis
Early Mobilization After Achilles Tendon Rupture
The purpose of this study is to determine whether early mobilization after Achilles tendon rupture can speed up healing, prevent development of venous thromboembolism and improve patient outcome.
- Trial name
- EarlyM-Achil (NCT02318472)
- Testing
- VACOped orthosis, Plaster cast
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Kidney Cancer
Resection or Ablation of Small Kidney Tumors
Ablative treatments are believed to have a lower rate of complications, shorter hospital stays, and fewer interventions with benign PAD compared to partial nephrectomies in small kidney cancer lesions.
- Trial name
- RESTART (NCT06278506)
- Testing
- Ablation, Surgery
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital