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Clinical trials and research at St. Olavs Hospital

• 25Clinical trials
• 1New in 30 days
• 5Countries

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All recruiting trials (25)

• Dexmedetomidine as add-on for refractory cancer pain in palliative care

  This study tests whether adding dexmedetomidine helps improve pain control for adults with cancer in palliative care whose pain remains high despite opioids.

  Recruiting St. Olavs Hospital · Drammen and 3 other locations · NCT07885475

• Hypnosis to reduce pain and nausea after scoliosis surgery in teens

  Teens aged 12–18 undergoing scoliosis surgery will try preoperative hypnosis to see if it lowers pain, nausea, and opioid use after surgery.

  Recruiting St. Olavs Hospital · Trondheim · NCT07854951

• Electroacupuncture for pelvic pain in women with suspected endometriosis

  This study tests whether a series of electroacupuncture sessions can reduce pelvic pain in women awaiting diagnostic laparoscopy for suspected endometriosis.

  Recruiting St. Olavs Hospital · Trondheim · NCT07305025

• Tranexamic acid plus surgery versus surgery alone for adults with chronic subdural hematoma

  This trial will see if adding tranexamic acid to standard burr-hole surgery lowers the chance an adult's chronic subdural hematoma comes back.

  Recruiting Phase 2/3 St. Olavs Hospital · Chandigarh · NCT07245264

• Using precision medicine to choose chemotherapy for metastatic colorectal cancer

  This study is testing whether a new way to choose the best chemotherapy for people with metastatic colorectal cancer can help them live longer and feel better.

  Recruiting Phase 2 St. Olavs Hospital · Trondheim · NCT06907342

• Observational study on immunotherapy for multiple myeloma in Norway

  This study looks at how well new immunotherapy treatments for multiple myeloma work and what side effects they may cause for patients in Norway.

  Recruiting St. Olavs Hospital · Arendal and 22 other locations · NCT06855121

• Initial double sequential defibrillation for out-of-hospital ventricular fibrillation

  This trial will test whether using two defibrillators to give double sequential shocks first improves survival for adults with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and a shockable rhythm.

  Recruiting St. Olavs Hospital · Trondheim · NCT06672159

• Sleep clinic outcomes and treatment practices at St. Olavs

  This study will see how usual clinic care — cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT‑I) and chronotherapy — works for adults referred to a sleep clinic with insomnia or circadian rhythm sleep problems.

  Recruiting St. Olavs Hospital · Trondheim · NCT06669507

• New ultrasound technology for monitoring brain blood flow in sick newborns

  This study is testing a new ultrasound technology to see if it can help monitor blood flow in the brains of sick newborns and preterm infants.

  Recruiting St. Olavs Hospital · Trondheim · NCT06646250

• Education to improve drinking habits and oral hygiene for people having bariatric surgery

  This project will test three types of patient education—a custom website, clinician-led sessions, or free dental-hygiene samples—to see which best helps people having bariatric surgery improve drinking habits and oral care.

  Recruiting St. Olavs Hospital · Trondheim · NCT06617689

• Training to improve cognitive control after brain injury

  This study is testing if a special training program can help people who have had a brain injury improve their thinking skills and stay on track with support from smartphone reminders.

  Recruiting St. Olavs Hospital · Trondheim · NCT06604000

• Using Atorvastatin to prevent chronic migraines

  This study is testing if taking Atorvastatin every day can help prevent chronic migraines for people who suffer from them.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Phase 2 St. Olavs Hospital · Bergen and 5 other locations · NCT06485336

• Psychoeducational course aimed at preventing suicide

  This study tests whether a new psychoeducational course can help people who have had thoughts of suicide learn to manage their feelings and create a safety plan better than standard individual sessions.

  Recruiting at 2 sites St. Olavs Hospital · Levanger, Trøndelag and 1 other locations · NCT06466356

• Brief group education program for adults with ADHD

  This project will test whether a short group education program added to usual care helps adults with ADHD feel more confident, better informed, and more satisfied with their treatment.

  Recruiting St. Olavs Hospital · Trondheim · NCT06284655

• Using tranexamic acid on surgical wounds to reduce complications

  This study is testing if applying tranexamic acid to surgical wounds can help reduce complications like bleeding and infections for people undergoing plastic surgery.

  Recruiting at 9 sites Phase 4 St. Olavs Hospital · Vejle and 10 other locations · NCT06270407

• Using Atorvastatin to prevent episodic migraines

  This study is testing whether taking Atorvastatin can help people who get frequent migraines have fewer attacks each month.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Phase 2 St. Olavs Hospital · Bergen and 5 other locations · NCT06248671

• StartHjelp: a digital pre-therapy education program for adults on outpatient mental health waiting lists

  This will test whether the StartHjelp digital pre-therapy education program helps adults on outpatient mental health waiting lists feel more prepared, engaged, and satisfied with their care.

  Recruiting St. Olavs Hospital · Trondheim, Trøndelag · NCT06212687

• Comparing exercise programs for recovery after mild head injury

  This study is testing two different ways of providing exercise support to see which helps people recover better after a mild head injury.

  Recruiting St. Olavs Hospital · Trondheim · NCT06015451

• Investigating gastrocnemius tightness and foot pain in children

  This study looks at whether tight calf muscles are more common in healthy kids who have foot and leg pain.

  Recruiting St. Olavs Hospital · Trondheim · NCT05862246

• Using chronotherapy to treat depressive episodes

  This study is testing if a new treatment called chronotherapy, which includes adjusting sleep patterns and using light therapy, can help people with moderate to severe depression feel better compared to standard treatment alone.

  Recruiting St. Olavs Hospital · Trondheim · NCT05691647

• Embolization treatment for meningioma

  This study is testing a new way to treat meningioma brain tumors using a method that could help reduce bleeding during surgery and improve outcomes for patients.

  Recruiting St. Olavs Hospital · Trondheim · NCT05416567

• Structured physical exercise for treating substance use disorders

  This study tests whether adding structured high-intensity exercise to treatment can help people in recovery from substance use disorders feel better physically and mentally.

  Recruiting St. Olavs Hospital · Trondheim · NCT04141202

• Corticosteroid treatment to prevent asthma in children after wheezing from rhinovirus

  This study is testing if giving dexamethasone, a type of corticosteroid, can help prevent asthma and reduce wheezing in children after they have a severe wheezing episode caused by a rhinovirus infection.

  Recruiting at 8 sites Phase 4 St. Olavs Hospital · Turku and 7 other locations · NCT03889743

• Comparing two methods for fixing knee ligament grafts

  This study is testing which method of fixing knee ligament grafts works better for people getting ACL surgery, comparing a special button system to metal screws.

  Recruiting at 2 sites St. Olavs Hospital · Trondheim and 1 other locations · NCT02918734

• Evaluating heart health risks after breast cancer radiotherapy

  This study is trying to see if newer radiotherapy techniques for breast cancer can lower the risk of heart problems compared to traditional methods in patients over 15 years.

  Recruiting at 2 sites St. Olavs Hospital · Ålesund and 1 other locations · NCT02541435

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by St. Olavs Hospital are recruiting right now?

25, 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 5 countries. The most sites are in Norway (24 trials), Finland (2 trials), Denmark (1 trial), Sweden (1 trial), India (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 2: 3, Phase 4: 2, Phase 2/3: 1. 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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