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Clinical trials and research at Sahlgrenska University Hospital

• 38Clinical trials
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All recruiting trials (38)

• Parent group program using the Unified Protocol for teens with autism and anxiety/depression

  This trial tests a parent-guided adaptation of the Unified Protocol to help adolescents with autism and co-occurring anxiety or depression.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Gothenburg · NCT07637799

• EUS-guided radiofrequency ablation for pancreatic insulinoma safety and effectiveness

  This project will try EUS-guided radiofrequency ablation (EUS-RFA) to treat people with pathology-confirmed pancreatic insulinoma and compare safety and outcomes to historic surgical patients.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Gothenburg · NCT07585032

• Probiotic combination for irritable bowel syndrome

  This trial will test whether a daily probiotic capsule lowers symptom severity and affects gut transit time in adults with IBS.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Gothenburg · NCT07584278

• Primary retroperitoneal lymph node surgery versus chemotherapy for good‑prognosis metastatic testicular cancer

  This study will test whether primary RPLND (surgery) instead of standard chemotherapy leads to fewer side effects and better quality of life for men 18 and older with good‑prognosis metastatic testicular cancer.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Gothenburg, Göteborg · NCT07498959

• Repeated exams to classify early pulmonary embolism

  This project will test whether doing repeated blood tests, ECGs, and bedside heart ultrasounds during the first 48 hours after pulmonary embolism helps predict who will get worse in adults treated at Sahlgrenska University Hospital.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Gothenburg, Region Västra Götaland and 2 other locations · NCT07491094

• Western Sweden Systemic Sclerosis Project

  This project will collect blood, skin and DNA samples from people with systemic sclerosis in Western Sweden to try to find genes, proteins, and immune changes linked to how the disease starts and gets worse.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Gothenburg, Sweden · NCT07345052

• Predicting who with diabetes may develop a foot ulcer

  This project will try an AI-based model to see if it can predict which adults with diabetes are likely to develop a foot ulcer using regional health records and registry data.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Jonsered · NCT07307183

• Comparing transcutaneous and arterial CO2 monitoring during jet ventilation for percutaneous liver tumor ablation

  This project will test whether skin-based (transcutaneous) CO2 monitors give the same readings as arterial blood CO2 in adults having jet ventilation during percutaneous liver tumor ablation.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Gothenburg · NCT07211763

• Using ultrasound-based measures to check liver health in children

  This project will test whether ultrasound techniques like shear wave elastography, shear wave dispersion, and attenuation imaging can noninvasively characterize liver disease in children who have or may have liver problems.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County · NCT07202910

• Vascular risk screening and management after late-onset seizures

  This project will test whether screening and treating blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI and other vascular risks in people who have their first unprovoked seizure after age 50 can lower their future risk of stroke and heart disease.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Borås and 2 other locations · NCT07116330

• Reperfusion options for acute pulmonary embolism

  This project will try catheter-directed interventions or systemic thrombolysis in adults with acute pulmonary embolism to see which approach leads to better outcomes.

  Recruiting at 12 sites Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Aarhus and 12 other locations · NCT07003646

• Patient experiences after surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia

  This study is trying to understand how men over 50 recover after surgery for an enlarged prostate by tracking their pain, urinary symptoms, and medication use for three months.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Alingsås and 2 other locations · NCT06852859

• Comparing standard and prolonged chemotherapy before surgery for pancreatic cancer

  This study is testing whether giving longer chemotherapy before surgery can help people with tough-to-treat pancreatic cancer live longer and have better outcomes.

  Recruiting Phase 3 Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Gothenburg, VGR · NCT06714604

• Digital education for osteoporosis patients to see if it lowers fracture risk

  A digital education program for people over 65 with osteoporosis is being tested to see if it lowers fractures and improves medication use and quality of life compared with standard care.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Mölndal, Region Västra Götaland · NCT06603545

• Assessing and treating swallowing difficulties in older adults

  This study is testing different treatments for older adults with swallowing difficulties to see which one helps them the most.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Gothenburg · NCT06599021

• Investigating heart issues in COPD patients during hospital stays

  This study is trying to see if sudden worsening of COPD can cause heart problems in hospitalized patients and how it affects their recovery.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Gothenburg, Region Västra Götaland · NCT06597331

• Evaluating the effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain relief

  This study is testing if spinal cord stimulation can help people with chronic leg pain after back surgery feel better compared to a placebo treatment.

  Recruiting at 4 sites Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Arnhem and 3 other locations · NCT06585033

• Investigating Immune Reactions to Food in IBS Patients

  This study is trying to see how certain foods affect the immune system in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), especially those with a specific infection, to find out which foods might be causing their symptoms.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Gothenburg · NCT06413004

• Understanding muscle loss in patients with inflammatory bowel disease

  This study looks at how muscle loss affects people with severe flare-ups of inflammatory bowel disease, comparing those who get medical treatment to those who have surgery, to see how their muscle health changes over a year.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Gothenburg · NCT06300541

• Treatment for non-traumatic shoulder instability in young adults

  This study is testing a new exercise program for young adults with shoulder instability to see if it can help them feel better and improve their daily life.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Gothenburg, Mölndal · NCT06261645

• Using AI to improve polyp detection during colonoscopy

  This study is testing if using artificial intelligence during colonoscopy can help doctors find more polyps in people over 50 and tell which ones are harmless or harmful.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Gothenburg, Gothenbburg · NCT06077435

• Machine learning and blood tests to detect delayed cerebral ischemia early

  This project will test whether combining machine learning with brain-related blood markers and bedside monitoring can spot or predict delayed cerebral ischemia in adults with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in intensive care.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Gothenburg · NCT06069973

• Using Metformin to Extend Pregnancy in Women with Preterm Preeclampsia

  This study is testing if the diabetes drug metformin can help women with preterm preeclampsia have longer pregnancies and healthier babies.

  Recruiting at 18 sites Phase 3 Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Helsinki and 17 other locations · NCT06033131

• Understanding tissue response in anal cancer treatment

  This study looks at how anal cancer tumors interact with the body’s immune system and their surrounding environment to better understand the disease in adults who are newly diagnosed or have recurring anal cancer.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Gothenburg and 1 other locations · NCT05939401

• Comparing robotic and manual surgery for knee replacement

  This study is testing whether robotic surgery is better than traditional surgery for knee replacement in people with knee osteoarthritis.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Gothenburg and 1 other locations · NCT05842538

• Understanding recovery and satisfaction after wrist fractures

  This study is looking to see how well people recover and feel after wrist fractures by asking them about their pain and hand function over three months, whether they were treated with a cast or surgery.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Mölndal, Region Västra Götaland and 1 other locations · NCT05818241

• Using big data to predict outcomes in spine surgery

  This study is testing a digital tool that predicts recovery outcomes to see if it helps people feel better and more satisfied after spine surgery.

  Recruiting at 8 sites Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Ängelholm, Skåne County and 9 other locations · NCT05817747

• Optimizing diabetes foot care using eHealth tools

  This study is testing a new way to use digital tools to help people with diabetes take better care of their feet and prevent foot ulcers.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Gothenburg · NCT05692778

• Preventive physical activity for head and neck cancer patients

  This study tests if a special exercise program can help head and neck cancer patients feel better and function well during their radiation treatment.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Gothenburg · NCT05432297

• Exploring physical activity after a heart attack

  This study is trying to see how different levels of physical activity after a heart attack affect recovery and health in about 4,000 patients.

  Recruiting at 30 sites Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Alingsås and 34 other locations · NCT05339477

• Comparing surgical approaches for hip surgery and their impact on limping

  This study is testing whether using a lateral or posterior surgical approach for hip replacement surgery affects the chances of patients having a limp one year later.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Mölndal · NCT05216666

• Surgical treatment for limping after hip replacement using Achilles tendon

  This study tests if using a piece of Achilles tendon to fix the gluteus medius can help people who still limp after hip replacement feel better compared to just doing physical therapy.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Mölndal · NCT05206838

• Understanding quality of life and outcomes in anal cancer patients

  This study looks at how anal cancer affects patients' quality of life and health outcomes from diagnosis through treatment to see what challenges they face.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Gothenburg · NCT04792892

• Observational study on epilepsy in western Sweden

  This study looks at adults in western Sweden who have had seizures or epilepsy to see if there are specific markers or genes that can help with their diagnosis and treatment.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Borås and 2 other locations · NCT04559919

• Evaluating a new hip implant's performance

  This study is testing how well a new hip implant works for people getting hip replacement surgery by tracking their recovery and implant performance over 10 years.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Mölndal, Västra Götaland County · NCT04350255

• Identifying factors that predict survival and neurological outcomes in patients treated with E-CPR.

  This study looks at patients who received ECMO treatment after a cardiac arrest to see what factors can help predict their survival and brain recovery.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Gothenburg · NCT04198792

• Evaluating tumor characteristics and treatment response in colorectal cancer patients

  This study is testing how different tumor features and treatments affect adults with colorectal cancer by collecting samples from their bodies to learn more about the disease.

  Recruiting Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Gothenburg · NCT04130971

• Watchful waiting approach for rectal cancer treatment

  This study is testing a 'Watch and Wait' approach for rectal cancer patients who have had treatment to see if they can avoid surgery if their cancer responds well.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Gothenburg and 1 other locations · NCT03125343

Quick answers

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

38, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 5 countries. The most sites are in Sweden (38 trials), Norway (2 trials), Netherlands (1 trial), Denmark (1 trial), Finland (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 3: 2. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

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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