Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Southern Denmark
Low Back Pain, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Low Back Pain and Comorbid Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
The aim is to test whether the psychotherapeutic intervention Somatic Experiencing targeting Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms will have an additional positive effect on the outcomes of guided physiotherapy against…
- Trial name
- NCT03244046
- Testing
- Psychotherapy, Physiotherapy
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Fever
Ear Temperature as Predictor of Rectal Temperature Measured With Modern Devices in the Emergency Department.
Ear thermometers are often requested to be used rather than rectal thermometer (gold standard) for measuring the body temperature, as this method is faster and more user friendly.
- Trial name
- NCT02977481
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Gastroenteritis
Acute Gastroenteritis: Development of PCR Analysis and Algorithm for Fast Clarification of Isolation Indication
Isolation of contagious patients is expensive, requires more caregiver time, most of the patients perceive isolation as a mental strain and it has been shown that the level of care and observation is lower than in a normal ward.
- Trial name
- NCT02685527
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 285 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Activities of Daily Living, Everyday Activities
The Cancer Home Life Intervention Study. A Randomised, Controlled Multicentre Trial and a Health Economic Evaluation
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the Cancer Home Life Intervention compared to usual care on performance of and participation in everyday activities and quality of life in people…
- Conditions
- Activities of Daily Living, Everyday Activities, Palliative Care, Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02356627
- Testing
- The Cancer Home Life Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 242 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Heart Failure
Multicenter Study of Family Nursing to Treat Heart Failure
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Family Focused Nursing are effective in the treatment of heart failure outpatients with respect to health-related quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT01378247
- Testing
- Family Focused Nursing
- Where
- 3 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 468 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Changes in Esophageal Motility and Swallowing Symptoms After Thyroid Surgery
The pronounced effect of goiter on the esophagus needs further exploration, as the mechanisms by which goiter leads to swallowing difficulties are unknown.
- Trial name
- NCT03100357
- Testing
- Thyroidectomy
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Goiter, Nodular
Tracheal Anatomy After Thyroidectomy
The investigators aimed at investigating the effects of thyroidectomy on tracheal anatomy and airflow in patients with benign nodular goiter, employing a prospective observational study.
- Trial name
- NCT03072654
- Testing
- Thyroidectomy
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Functionally-Impaired Elderly
Effect of Functional Assessment and Immediate Rehabilitation of ED Admitted Elderly With Reduced Functional Performance
Background: Illness and hospitalisation, even of short duration, pose separate risks for permanently reduced functional performance in elderly medical patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02062541
- Testing
- Funct. assessment+fast rehabilitation, Funct. assessment+usual rehabilitation, usual assessment+fast rehabilitation
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 336 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Health Prevention
Work Place Health Promotion: a Change Project
The purpose of this study is to determine if intelligent physical exercise training can increase the productivity of office workers in Denmark. Effects of intervention is measured after 1 and 2 years.
- Trial name
- HEALTHCHANGE (NCT01366950)
- Testing
- Intelligent physical activity
- Where
- 5 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 406 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Depression
The Effect of Group Treatment for Depression: A Study of Metacognitive Therapy, Mindfulness and Support Groups
This study evaluates the effect of metacognitive group therapy on depression compared to mindfulness groups and supportive groups.
- Trial name
- NCT02538835
- Testing
- Metacognitive therapy, Mindfulness based cognitive therapy, group, Support groups
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 165 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Low Back Pain, PTSD
Back Pain and PostTraumaticStressDisorder. A Randomized Clinical Trial
Aim The aim is to test whether a short psychotherapeutic intervention targeting Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms will have an additional positive effect on the outcomes of the Standard Multidisciplinary Program…
- Trial name
- NCT02298764
- Testing
- Standard back pain treatment, Standard back pain treatment + 10 psychotherapeutic sessions
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Goiter
Goitres Influence on Voice Function - The Impact of Surgery
The aim of the study is to investigate the influence benign non-toxic goitre and the surgical treatment hereof on the voice function before and 6 months following surgery.
- Trial name
- SOLOIST (NCT02468921)
- Testing
- Thyroidectomy
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight, Metabolic Syndrome, Protection Against
Growth, Risks of Allergy and Metabolic Syndrome in 6 Year Old Children Born Preterm Compared to Postdischarge Nutrition
This is a follow-up cohort study of 6 years old children born preterm in Denmark from 2004-2008, and at four different neonatal units. During hospitalisation they received breast milk with fortification.
- Conditions
- Infant, Very Low Birth Weight, Metabolic Syndrome, Protection Against, Allergy, Dietary Modification
- Trial name
- NCT02078687
- Testing
- Enfamil HM fortifier, Mead Johnson, Enfalac Premature Formula, Mead Johnson Nutritionals, Mothers own milk
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 239 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
HRQOL (Health Related Quality Of Life)
The GP's Role in Cancer Rehabilitation: a Randomised, Controlled Study.
The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of a joint effort towards intensifying the collaboration and communication between hospital and general practice.
- Trial name
- NCT01021371
- Testing
- Two step intervention including patient interview followed by an extended information routine to the patients' GP about the patients' rehabilitation needs
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 959 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Neck Pain, Chronic Pain Syndrome
Neck Exercises, Training and Pain Management as a Treatment for Whiplash Patients With Chronic Neck Pain
The purpose of this study is to test whether a physiotherapy intervention containing pain management, general training and specific neck exercises can improve function for patients with chronic neck pain.
- Trial name
- WADNECXT (NCT01431261)
- Testing
- Education and training, Pain management
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
ADHD
Children With ADHD and ADHD-like Symptoms and Target Shooting Sport in Danish Shooting Associations.
Practising target shooting sport requires focused attention and motoric steadiness. Parental reports suggest that children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) benefit from participating in target shooting sport…
- Trial name
- NCT02898532
- Testing
- Educational programmes
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Osteoarthritis, Knee
The Effect on Knee Joint Loads of Analgesic Use Compared With Exercise in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis - An RCT
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of neuromuscular exercise and analgesic use on knee joint load, in patients with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis (OA).
- Trial name
- EXERPHARMA (NCT01638962)
- Testing
- Instruction on analgesic use for pain relief (acetaminophen and NSAIDs), Neuromuscular exercise
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Sedentary Lifestyle
Take a Stand! - an Intervention to Reduce Occupational Sitting Time
The purpose of the study is to test an intervention aiming to reduce sitting time during work hours among office workers. Expectations according to outcome measures: Sitting time reduced by 1 hour pr. day (primary).
- Trial name
- NCT01996176
- Testing
- Intervention group, Control group
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 337 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain
Multiple-component Workplace FRamed Intervention to Decrease Occupational Muscle Pain - FRIDOM
Several RCT studies have aimed to reduce either musculoskeletal disorders, sickness presenteeism, sickness absenteeism or a combination of these among females with high physical work demands.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Lifestyle
- Trial name
- FRIDOM (NCT02843269)
- Testing
- Multi-component lifestyle intervention
- Volunteers
- 219 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Depression in Remission, Cognitive Computer Training
Cognitive Computer Training in Patients With Depression
Cognitive impairment plays an important role in functional recovery and leads to long-term sickness absence. Therefore there is a need of a treatment specifically improving cognitive functions.
- Conditions
- Depression in Remission, Cognitive Computer Training, Returning to Work
- Trial name
- NCT02821975
- Testing
- Cognitive computer training
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark