Clinical trials: sponsored by Odense University Hospital
Postoperative Infection
RCT of Postoperative Infections Following Caesarean Section Infections Following Caesarean Section
Background Women undergoing Caesarean Section (CS) have an increased risk of postpartum infections compared to women undergoing vaginal delivery. In Denmark the incidence of post-CS infections is 7-10%.
- Trial name
- APIPICS (NCT02009098)
- Testing
- Cefuroxime
- Where
- 3 sites in Denmark
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin and Oral Contraceptives in PCOS
Background: PCOS is a common condition with a prevalence of 5-8 % in premenopausal women. More than 50% of PCOS patients are insulin resistant and have a diabetes risk 5-8 times higher than age- and weight-matched controls.
- Trial name
- NCT00451568
- Testing
- Metformin, Desorelle
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Atrial Fibrillation
Early Versus Late DC-cardioversion of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation. Effect on Atrial Remodeling,Inflammatory and Neurohumoral Markers and Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia present in 1% of population under 60 years of age and reaching up to 15% at 80 years.
- Trial name
- NCT01593150
- Testing
- Pradaxa, TEE, Compare TEE guided cardioversion to Dabigatran + DC cardioversion
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 141 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack
Tailored Intervention to Improve Patient Adherence to Secondary Stroke Prevention Medication
Patient suffering a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or stroke are subsequently at high risk of a new stroke, however, poor adherence to secondary prevention medications occurs frequently within this patient group.
- Trial name
- NCT01684176
- Testing
- Complex tailored intervention, Usual care
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 211 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Peptic Ulcer, Dyspepsia
HEP-FYN 12-Years Follow-up
Aims: 1. Evaluate the long-term effect of screening and eradication of Helicobacter Pylori on the prevalence of dyspepsia, and, as secondary outcomes, to assess the effect on dyspepsia related health-care consumption and quality…
- Conditions
- Peptic Ulcer, Dyspepsia, Reflux
- Trial name
- NCT02001727
- Testing
- 13C-Urea breath test for Helicobacter Pylori, Questionaire
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Bacterial Infections, Bacteremia
Validation Study of Combined Positron Emission Tomography/Computer Tomography to Diagnose Infection and Inflammation
The overall aim is to validate the current use of FDG PET/CT for the diagnosis of infection and inflammation and examine the usefulness of PET/CT applying also other tracers.
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infections, Bacteremia, Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections, Inflammation
- Trial name
- PIN-UP (NCT00835783)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Venous Thromboembolic Disease
The Role of FDG-PET/CT Imaging in the Management of Patients With Thromboembolic Disorders (The PETVET Study)
This pilot study aims at validating 18F-flourodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG-PET/CT) in the detection and characterization of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the entire human body, especially…
- Trial name
- PETVET (NCT01466426)
- Where
- 3 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Coronary Artery Disease, Myocardial Infarction
Optical Coherence Tomography Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Stent Implantation
Coronary artery disease is one of the most prevalent diseases in the western countries. A waxy substance called plaque can build up inside the coronary arteries.
- Trial name
- OCTACS (NCT02272283)
- Testing
- Percutaneous coronary intervention with Nobori biolimus-eluting stent implantation
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
Use of Lumbar Drain to Remove Clots in Patients Admitted to the Neuro-ICU After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
Recently, a clinical trial showed that the use of lumbar drains compared to ventricular drain in patients suffering from subarachnoid hemorrhage resulted in less delayed ischemic neurological deficits but failed to show a…
- Trial name
- NCT01886521
- Testing
- Lumbar drain, Ventricular drain
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Primary Liver Cancer, Liver Metastasis
Evaluation of Preoperative Investigations in Patients With Liver Cancer
The aim of the study is to evaluate the diagnostic procedures emission tomography in combination with a CT scan (PET/CT) and endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) in the preoperative evaluation of resectability of patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT00408122
- Testing
- PET/CT scan and EUS
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Downs Syndrome, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Use of eHealth in Communication With Patients About Prenatal Diagnosis
The research aims at generating new knowledge about ways to inform pregnant women about prenatal screening for Downs syndrome. The overall purpose of this project is to increase pregnant women's knowledge of prenatal screening…
- Trial name
- HIIP (NCT01889550)
- Testing
- Access to the website www.graviditetsportalen.dk, Access to the website www.ouh.dk
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 1,150 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Ezetimibe In Addition To Atorvastatin Therapy On The Plaque Composition In Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
The purpose of the study is to examine the effect of the cholesterol lowering agent Ezetimibe when used in addition to optimal treatment with Atorvastatin in patients with acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) who have…
- Trial name
- OCTIVUS (NCT01385631)
- Testing
- Ezetimibe
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Surgical Wound Infection, Infection; Cesarean Section
Antibiotics and Gut Microbiota Among Newborn Infants
Background Women undergoing Caesarean Section (CS) have an increased risk of postpartum infections compared to women undergoing vaginal delivery. In Denmark the incidence of post-CS infections is 7-10%.
- Conditions
- Surgical Wound Infection, Infection; Cesarean Section, Complications; Cesarean Section
- Trial name
- NCT02072798
- Testing
- Cefuroxime
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Anastomotic Leakage, Esophageal Cancer
Mediastinal Microdialysis in Patients With Oesophageal or Cardia Cancer Treated by Resection
Postoperative anastomotic leakage is a serious complication in patients with oesophageal or cardia cancer. Early diagnosis and treatment are mandatory.
- Trial name
- NCT00686569
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Type 1 Diabetes, Diabetic Retinopathy
Incidence of Retinopathy and Associated Risk Factors in Children and Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes in Denmark
The objective of this study is to clarify the current diabetic status, including development of complications, in a nationwide cohort of type 1 diabetics, who were last examined together in a large study in 1995.
- Trial name
- DCPD1987 (NCT01785667)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Pain
From Acute to Chronic Postoperative Pain in Patients for Elective Cholecystectomy. Immunological Tests
Chronic Pain after Cholecystectomy is a well known problem. One theory is that it is due to persisting inflammation. The purpose of the study is to measure inflammatory factors in cerebrospinal fluid and blod at patients 12…
- Trial name
- NCT01546480
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Pain
From ACute To Chronic Postoperative Shoulder Pain in Patients for Elective Lobectomy
Shoulder pain is a well known problem after thoracical surgery. The pathogenesis of the pain is uncertain, but mainly a mix of referred pain and mechanical strain to the shoulder. It is believed to last a few days.
- Trial name
- FACTS2 (NCT01552746)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Pain
From ACute To Chronic Postoperative Pain in Patients for Elective Cholecystectomy
Chronic Pain is a wellknown complication after cholecystectomy. Intensity of the pain in the first week after the operation is a predictive factor for the development of chronic pain, but it is unknown whether the risk is more…
- Trial name
- FACTS1 (NCT01553253)
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Nervousness, Life Experiences
Behavioral Support Before Anesthesia
Studies shows that reduced nervousness before anaesthesia may improve a course past anaesthesia. Therefore it is interesting to investigate how we can best help patients shortly before anaesthesia.
- Trial name
- STØB (NCT01515683)
- Testing
- Only support from an anaesthetic nurse on the surgery ward, Support: a theatre nurse + an anaesthetic nurse, Support: a nurse from the ward + an anaesthetic nurse
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Early Telemedicine Training in Patients With COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a widespread disease that can have a major impact on the lives of individuals. An essential element in the treatment of COPD is rehabilitation of which supervised training is an…
- Trial name
- NCT02085187
- Testing
- Telemedicine training and counselling
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital