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Clinical trials and research at Oulu University Hospital

• 13Clinical trials
• 1New in 30 days
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All recruiting trials (13)

• Preoperative SBRT to prevent pancreatic fistula after high-risk pancreatic surgery

  In people at very high risk of a pancreatic leak after pancreatoduodenectomy, this study tests whether giving a precise preoperative SBRT dose can reduce fistula risk.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Oulu University Hospital · Joensuu and 2 other locations · NCT07884019

• Cholecystitis: EUS-guided Gallbladder Drainage vs Cyst removal by LCC in older adults

  In people aged 75 and up with acute cholecystitis, this study tests whether an endoscopic drainage procedure (EUS-GBD) works as well as the standard gallbladder removal surgery (LCC).

  Recruiting Oulu University Hospital · Oulu, Oulu · NCT07678541

• Combining smoking-cessation support with low-dose CT lung screening

  This project tries to see if combining low-dose CT scans with smoking-cessation support (a smartphone app or written materials) helps people aged 50–74 who still smoke quit and find lung cancer earlier.

  Recruiting Oulu University Hospital · Helsinki and 4 other locations · NCT07331519

• Conservative treatment combining rTMS and functional neurological rehabilitation for CRPS

  This project will try whether adding repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and functional neurological rehabilitation to standard physical therapy and medication helps adults aged 18–70 with CRPS of less than five years reduce pain and regain function.

  Recruiting Oulu University Hospital · Oulu, North Ostrobothnia · NCT07208825

• Preventing lung complications after laparoscopic liver surgery

  This will test whether extra breathing exercises and perioperative pulmonary physiotherapy can lower lung complications in adults having elective laparoscopic liver surgery.

  Recruiting Oulu University Hospital · Kuopio and 4 other locations · NCT07192575

• Virtual reality versus face-to-face CPR training: stress effects in medical students

  This project will test whether virtual reality CPR training leads to different stress levels than traditional face-to-face CPR training for undergraduate medical students.

  Recruiting Oulu University Hospital · Oulu, North Ostrobothnia · NCT07147322

• Support healthy emotional co-regulation between mothers with PCOS and obesity and their infants

  This program will try a brief, multimodal ECoFam intervention to see if it improves emotional connection and reduces depressive symptoms in mothers with PCOS and obesity and their infants.

  Recruiting Oulu University Hospital · Oulu · NCT07129434

• Maternal fecal transplant for babies born by cesarean section

  This trial will try giving a small fecal transplant from the mother to newborns delivered by elective C-section to see if it improves their gut microbiome and lowers the risk of later overweight or obesity.

  Recruiting Oulu University Hospital · Oulu · NCT06282952

• Support for lifestyle changes after childbirth

  This study is testing if a new online support program can help women with obesity make healthier lifestyle changes after giving birth, compared to regular counseling.

  Recruiting Oulu University Hospital · Oulu · NCT06241144

• Using Virtual Reality to Help Children Recover from Brain Injuries

  This study is testing whether using virtual reality can help children aged 8-12 recover better from mild to moderate brain injuries by improving their attention and daily living skills.

  Recruiting Oulu University Hospital · Oulu · NCT06127459

• Using Virtual Reality to Help Children with ADHD Improve Executive Functions

  This study is testing if virtual reality games can help children with ADHD improve their attention and thinking skills while getting support from their parents.

  Recruiting Oulu University Hospital · Oulu · NCT06123741

• Identifying Women at Risk for Placental Dysfunction

  This study is trying to see if a new tool can help identify pregnant women at risk for placental problems by looking at their health information and blood tests.

  Recruiting Oulu University Hospital · Oulu · NCT06115122

• Comparing sutures and polyglactin mesh for hiatal hernia repair

  This study is testing whether using mesh instead of just stitches during surgery can help prevent paraesophageal hernias from coming back in patients.

  Recruiting Oulu University Hospital · Oulu · NCT05201508

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by Oulu University Hospital are recruiting right now?

13, as of November 12, 2026. 1 of them was first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 2 countries. The most sites are in Finland (13 trials), Sweden (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

How do I join one?

Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.

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