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Clinical trials and research at Tampere University Hospital

• 32Clinical trials
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All recruiting trials (32)

• Three-Dimensional Tumor Molds Made from Imaging to Guide Tissue Sampling

  Researchers will test whether 3D-printed molds based on radiology can guide precise tissue sampling from surgically removed tumors.

  Recruiting Tampere University Hospital · Tampere · NCT07778173

• What causes vulnerability in older adults with serious diseases and how it affects care decisions

  This study tests how often vulnerability factors appear in older adults with serious illnesses and how these factors influence treatment timing, survival, and quality of life.

  Recruiting Tampere University Hospital · Tampere · NCT07740239

• One Year of Intensive Lifestyle Treatment for Children with ISO-BMI Over 30 and Their Families

  This trial tests a year-long intensive lifestyle program for kids aged 10–16 with ISO-BMI of 30 or higher, and also involves their families.

  Recruiting Tampere University Hospital · Tampere, Pirkanmaa · NCT07738029

• Bergen Four-Day Treatment for OCD, in Finland

  This trial tests whether the Bergen Four-Day Treatment for OCD can be implemented in Finnish psychiatric care to help people with OCD see if the intensive program works in a real-world setting.

  Recruiting Tampere University Hospital · Tampere · NCT07644130

• Treatments for prolonged cough in children

  It tests whether an inhaled steroid helps children with dry prolonged cough and whether an antibiotic helps children with wet prolonged cough compared with placebo.

  Recruiting Phase 3 Tampere University Hospital · Tampere · NCT07582549

• 24-hour continuous antibiotic infusion for children using portable elastomeric pumps

  This will try 24-hour continuous IV antibiotic infusions with portable elastomeric pumps for children who need intravenous antibiotics to see if the approach is safe and cost-saving for home care.

  Recruiting Phase 3 Tampere University Hospital · Tampere · NCT07575009

• Comparing the Manchester procedure versus vaginal hysterectomy for uterine prolapse

  This study tests whether the Manchester procedure or vaginal hysterectomy works better for women with symptomatic uterine prolapse over a two-year follow-up.

  Recruiting at 6 sites Tampere University Hospital · Helsinki and 5 other locations · NCT07566949

• Histology and molecular profiling of small-bowel biopsies to improve celiac care

  This project will test whether digital imaging, AI, gene-level profiling, and lab-grown intestinal cells can help diagnose and understand celiac disease and related small-bowel problems in adults having a gastroscopy.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Tampere University Hospital · Tampere and 2 other locations · NCT07556328

• Relief of dyspnea with high-flow nasal therapy in palliative care

  This study tests whether high-flow nasal therapy helps relieve breathlessness in adults receiving palliative care.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Tampere University Hospital · Tampere and 1 other locations · NCT07552935

• Mindfulness-based stress reduction for chronic thoracic or lumbar back pain

  This project will test whether an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course helps working-age adults (18–64) with chronic thoracic or lumbar back pain reduce their pain compared with usual care.

  Recruiting at 4 sites Tampere University Hospital · Tampere and 3 other locations · NCT07528833

• Ultrasound-guided TAP and rectus sheath nerve blocks to improve recovery after open inguinal hernia repair.

  This trial will test whether ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) and/or rectus sheath (RS) nerve blocks reduce opioid use and speed recovery in adults having open unilateral inguinal hernia repair.

  Recruiting Tampere University Hospital · Tampere · NCT07423910

• Surgery or semi-occlusive dressing for a single finger amputation

  This study will test whether a semi-occlusive film dressing or surgery gives better hand function for adults who have lost the tip of a single finger.

  Recruiting Tampere University Hospital · Tampere · NCT07175675

• Surgery versus home care for painful wrist ganglion

  This trial will test whether surgery or simple home exercises and using the hand as tolerated helps adults with a painful wrist ganglion feel and function better over six months.

  Recruiting at 4 sites Tampere University Hospital · Helsinki and 5 other locations · NCT07162415

• Casting without prior reduction versus closed reduction for displaced wrist (distal radius) fractures in people 65 and older

  This trial will test whether simply putting a cast on displaced wrist fractures in people 65 and older works as well as doing a closed reduction before casting by measuring wrist pain and function at 12 months.

  Recruiting at 9 sites Tampere University Hospital · Viborg and 10 other locations · NCT07042139

• Impact of maternal iron deficiency on child health

  This study looks at how a lack of iron in pregnant women affects the health of their children from birth to age 7.

  Recruiting Tampere University Hospital · Tampere, Pirkanmaa · NCT06879080

• Mammography Texture Features in Women and AI

  This study tests an AI tool to help interpret mammograms for women needing mastectomy.

  Recruiting Tampere University Hospital · Tampere · NCT06469606

• Endoscopic surgery for treating acetabulum fractures

  This study is testing a new minimally invasive surgery for treating acetabulum fractures to see if it helps patients recover faster and with fewer complications than traditional surgery.

  Recruiting Early Phase 1 Tampere University Hospital · Tampere · NCT06365112

• Nonoperative management of rectal cancer after neoadjuvant therapy

  This study is testing if people with rectal cancer who have a complete response to initial treatment can safely avoid surgery and still do well in terms of their health and quality of life.

  Recruiting at 13 sites Tampere University Hospital · Tallinn and 12 other locations · NCT06328361

• Validation of urine DNA testing for diagnosing urothelial cancer

  This study is testing whether a new urine test for cancer can help people suspected of having urothelial cancer avoid unnecessary procedures like cystoscopy.

  Recruiting at 7 sites Tampere University Hospital · Chicago, Illinois and 7 other locations · NCT06310759

• Screening for bladder cancer in people with Lynch syndrome using urine tests

  This study is testing a new urine test to see if it can better find bladder cancer early in people with Lynch syndrome compared to the usual methods.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Tampere University Hospital · Vancouver and 1 other locations · NCT06218433

• Impact of LEEP on Women's Sexual Function and Quality of Life

  This study is testing how the loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) affects sexual function and quality of life in women with HPV-related cervical lesions compared to those who only have a colposcopy.

  Recruiting at 5 sites Tampere University Hospital · Helsinki and 4 other locations · NCT06078514

• Impact of Exercise and Statins on Cancer Treatment

  This study is testing if doing supervised exercise while taking cancer drugs helps people with metastatic breast, kidney, ovarian, and prostate cancer feel better and respond better to their treatment compared to exercising on their own, and if adding a cholesterol-lowering medication can make it even more effective.

  Recruiting Phase 3 Tampere University Hospital · Tampere, Länsi-Suomi · NCT05796973

• Oral immunotherapy for children with egg allergy

  This study is testing a new treatment using cooked whole eggs to see if it can help children with egg allergies eat eggs safely and reduce their allergic reactions.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Tampere University Hospital · Oulu and 1 other locations · NCT05740163

• Observational study on retained needle fragments in intravenous drug users

  This study is trying to find out how common it is for people who use intravenous drugs to have leftover pieces of needles in their bodies and what factors might increase this risk.

  Recruiting Tampere University Hospital · Tampere · NCT05679284

• Comparing night-time and full-time splinting for carpal tunnel syndrome

  This study is testing whether wearing a splint at night or all day helps people with carpal tunnel syndrome feel better and if it can reduce the need for surgery.

  Recruiting at 5 sites Tampere University Hospital · Helsinki and 5 other locations · NCT05637294

• Investigating different types of coeliac disease

  This study is trying to understand the different types of coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis by looking at genetic and immune differences in patients and healthy people to help improve treatment options.

  Recruiting Tampere University Hospital · Tampere · NCT05597904

• Comparing weight-bearing methods after tibial shaft fractures

  This study is testing whether putting full weight on a leg right away or only part of the weight for six weeks helps adults recover better after surgery for a specific type of leg fracture.

  Recruiting Tampere University Hospital · Jyväskylä, Central Finland and 2 other locations · NCT05151926

• Comparing trapeziectomy to sham surgery for thumb osteoarthritis

  This study is testing whether a thumb surgery called trapeziectomy can help people with painful thumb arthritis feel better compared to a fake surgery.

  Recruiting at 4 sites Tampere University Hospital · Helsinki and 3 other locations · NCT05127005

• Effects of lung cancer surgery on heart function and electrocardiograms

  This study is testing how modern lung cancer surgery affects heart function and heart rhythms in adults to see what changes happen during and after the surgery.

  Recruiting Tampere University Hospital · Tampere, Pirkanmaa · NCT05094843

• Evaluating balloon sinuplasty for maxillary sinusitis

  This study is testing if balloon sinuplasty can help people with chronic or recurrent maxillary sinusitis feel better compared to a fake surgery.

  Recruiting Tampere University Hospital · Tampere · NCT04645511

• Using fecal microbiota transplantation to help patients with postoperative Crohn's disease

  This study is testing whether fecal microbiota transplantation can help people with Crohn's disease avoid complications after surgery.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Tampere University Hospital · Tampere and 1 other locations · NCT04637438

• Comparing surgical treatments for wrist injuries

  This study tests different surgical options for treating wrist injuries to see which one helps people with wrist pain feel better.

  Recruiting at 9 sites Tampere University Hospital · Copenhagen and 8 other locations · NCT04576169

Quick answers

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

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

Where are these trials running?

In 8 countries. The most sites are in Finland (32 trials), Denmark (2 trials), Sweden (2 trials), Canada (2 trials), Estonia (2 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 3: 3, Early Phase 1: 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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