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Clinical trials and research at Vastra Gotaland Region

• 72Clinical trials
• 17Countries

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All recruiting trials (72)

• Surfactant delivery methods in preterm infants with RDS in Sweden

  This study tests different ways of giving surfactant to preterm babies with respiratory distress to see which method works best when care is routine.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT07550218

• Home-based Acute Care for Older Adults Initiated by Emergency Services

  A team-based, home-delivered acute care approach for people 75+ is being studied to see if it can match the results of usual ED care in terms of care needs and mortality.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT07472335

• Accelerated iTBS for Depression in routine care

  This study tests whether an accelerated iTBS treatment can help people with depression when used in regular clinical practice.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg and 2 other locations · NCT07449338

• Postpartum pelvic floor recovery and early rehabilitation after vaginal birth

  This project tests whether early, individualized pelvic floor muscle training starting 2–3 weeks after a vaginal birth helps people with postpartum pelvic floor symptoms recover better than usual care.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg and 1 other locations · NCT07430865

• Understanding Non-Progressive Congenital Ataxia (NPCA) in Kids Aged 5–8

  This European observational study tests how NPCA, a form of ataxic cerebral palsy, presents over time in children aged 5–8 and what family and quality-of-life factors look like.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Vastra Gotaland Region · Leuven and 6 other locations · NCT07421219

• Test-Retest Reliability of a Submaximal Exercise Test in Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis

  This study tests whether a short, moderate cycling test gives consistent results when done twice within 1-2 weeks for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT07383740

• One-dose pembrolizumab before surgery for thick primary (Stage IIb/c) melanoma

  This trial tests whether giving one dose of pembrolizumab before surgery helps adults with biopsy-proven Stage IIb/c primary cutaneous melanoma.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT07349303

• Transducer levelling errors in everyday ICU practice

  In critically ill, vasopressor-treated adults with arterial and central venous lines, this study tests how small height differences in pressure transducers may lead to measurement errors that could affect treatment decisions.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg and 1 other locations · NCT07330505

• Parents' views on physical activity for children aged 6-12 with functional constipation

  Researchers will ask parents of children aged 6-12 with functional constipation about their child's physical activity to see if supporting exercise could help symptoms and care.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Alingsås · NCT07300423

• Combining vascular ultrasound and blood markers to improve diagnosis and monitoring of giant cell arteritis

  This project will test whether adding extended ultrasound scans to new blood biomarkers can better predict relapse and tell active from inactive giant cell arteritis in people referred for suspected GCA.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT07246577

• Video-based function-first knee assessment for subacute knee pain

  This study tests whether a function-based knee assessment without special knee tests, done by video or in person, can reliably support diagnosis and guide treatment for subacute knee pain.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Vastra Gotaland Region · Alingsås and 2 other locations · NCT07212920

• Impact of Low vs High PEEP on Diaphragm and Lung Function in Mechanically Ventilated Patients

  This study tests whether different levels of PEEP (low, medium, high) change diaphragm effort and ventilation effectiveness in adults on pressure-support ventilation in the ICU.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County and 1 other locations · NCT07188038

• WOMENinMOTION: a program to help pregnant women manage pelvic girdle pain

  This trial tests a digital, person-centered program to teach pregnant women how to manage pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain and stay physically active.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg and 1 other locations · NCT07158957

• Implant-based breast reconstruction after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery

  This registry-based project will use national data to see how common breast implants are and whether women who've had bariatric weight-loss surgery have different complication rates after implant-based breast augmentation or reconstruction.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT07059104

• Do women over 50 with sudden bladder infection symptoms and visible blood in their urine need full cancer checks?

  This project will see if women 50 and older who have sudden visible blood in their urine with short-term bladder infection symptoms can safely avoid full cancer investigations.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Uddevalla · NCT07037589

• Blood and OCT biomarkers in people with diabetic macular edema receiving anti-VEGF or dexamethasone implant

  This project will test whether blood markers and OCT imaging signs can predict how people with diabetic macular edema respond to anti-VEGF injections or a dexamethasone eye implant.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Mölndal and 1 other locations · NCT06984822

• New orthopedic devices for treating foot neuropathy in breast cancer patients

  This study tests a new foot device to see if it can help breast cancer patients with nerve pain caused by chemotherapy feel better compared to regular shoe inserts and orthopedic treatments.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT06904989

• Online exercise program for children and teens after medulloblastoma treatment

  This pilot will see if children and teens who finished treatment for medulloblastoma can do individualized exercise sessions at home over video three times a week for 12 weeks.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · München and 1 other locations · NCT06898684

• Aortic stenosis prognosis and outcomes after TAVI

  This study tests how patients undergoing TAVI for aortic stenosis fare over time and how heart remodeling and brain imaging relate to outcomes.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg and 1 other locations · NCT06863883

• Attempted Suicide Short Intervention Program for Older Adults (ASSIP-OA) for people aged 65 and up

  This randomized study will test whether a version of the ASSIP counseling program adapted for people aged 65 and older reduces repeat suicide attempts and ongoing suicidal thoughts compared with usual care.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Borås and 1 other locations · NCT06831942

• Paclitaxel-coated versus standard dilatation balloon for recurrent urethral stricture

  This trial tests if a paclitaxel-coated dilatation balloon (Optilume) reduces the chance of urethral stricture coming back compared with a non-coated balloon in adults who have had previous dilations or DVIU.

  Recruiting Phase 4 Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg and 3 other locations · NCT06795074

• HPV vaccination after allogeneic stem cell transplant

  This trial will test whether giving the 9‑valent HPV vaccine early or later after an allogeneic stem cell transplant produces a protective antibody response in adults up to age 45 who had a transplant.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Phase 2 Vastra Gotaland Region · Lund, Region Skåne and 4 other locations · NCT06793410

• Improving heart and metabolic health in people with severe mental illness

  This study is testing a new program to help people with severe mental illness, like schizophrenia, improve their heart and overall health by promoting healthier lifestyles.

  Recruiting at 6 sites Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg and 5 other locations · NCT06781801

• Tendon-lengthening surgery versus botulinum toxin injections for hand and wrist spasticity

  This project tries to see if tendon-lengthening surgery helps adults with hand and wrist spasticity after stroke, spinal cord injury, or traumatic brain injury more than ongoing botulinum toxin injections.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Mölndal · NCT06733025

• Moving on! Tailored primary care treatment for people with anxiety

  This project will test whether a 12-week exercise program or a digital lifestyle program helps people with anxiety who seek care at primary care centers.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT06715852

• Liquid biopsies to classify lung graft damage (LEONARDO)

  This study will test whether a blood-based PCR cell-free DNA test combined with other markers can quickly distinguish rejection, infection, and other types of lung transplant graft damage in people who have had a lung transplant.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County · NCT06679257

• Comparing recovery outcomes after peroneal tendon surgery with different immobilization methods

  This study is testing which recovery method after peroneal tendon surgery helps patients in Gothenburg, Sweden, heal better: a longer time in a cast or a shorter time in a cast followed by a supportive brace.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT06593912

• Comparing early and late medication for heart attack recovery

  This study tests whether giving heart medications right away or waiting a bit helps people recover better after a heart attack.

  Recruiting Phase 4 Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT06562582

• Comparing single-session and multiple-session laser treatment for diabetic eye disease

  This study is testing whether one session or multiple sessions of laser treatment works better for people with newly diagnosed diabetic eye disease to help them keep their vision and avoid complications.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Mölndal · NCT06549023

• Combination treatment for liver metastases from uveal melanoma

  This study is testing a new combination treatment for patients with liver metastases from uveal melanoma to see if adding a special delivery method can help them live longer without their cancer getting worse.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Phase 3 Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg and 5 other locations · NCT06519266

• Adding lomustine to standard care for MGMT‑methylated glioblastoma

  This trial tests whether giving lomustine together with temozolomide and radiation helps adults with newly diagnosed, MGMT‑methylated, IDH‑wildtype glioblastoma live longer.

  Recruiting at 12 sites Phase 3 Vastra Gotaland Region · Graz and 19 other locations · NCT06419946

• Comparing single and two-stage surgeries for thin melanoma

  This study is testing whether one surgery or two surgeries for thin melanoma can lower the chances of the cancer coming back for patients over the next 5 to 10 years.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT06363591

• Monitoring heart health in breast cancer patients receiving trastuzumab

  This study is testing if measuring a specific blood marker can help track heart health in breast cancer patients getting trastuzumab treatment, to see if it can replace traditional heart scans.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT06340516

• Improving care for patients with Graves' disease

  This study is testing if a new approach to care that involves patients more actively can help adults with Graves' disease feel less mentally tired and improve their overall health.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT06309316

• Comparing two methods of breast reconstruction after mastectomy

  This study is testing whether a natural tissue method or an implant method for breast reconstruction after mastectomy works better for women in terms of satisfaction and quality of life.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg and 1 other locations · NCT06195865

• Using a low dose of Magtrace to locate lymph nodes in breast cancer patients

  This study is testing if a low dose of a new tracer can help find lymph nodes in breast cancer patients as well as the traditional methods do.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT06169072

• Individualized physical activity program for patients with non-functioning pituitary adenoma

  This study is testing if a personalized exercise program can improve the health and quality of life for patients who have had surgery for non-functioning pituitary adenoma.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County · NCT06163261

• Adding short-course high-dose radiation to standard treatment for people with oligometastatic non-small cell lung cancer

  This trial will test whether giving focused high-dose radiation to all known tumors along with standard systemic therapy helps people with non-small cell lung cancer who have five or fewer metastases.

  Recruiting at 4 sites Phase 3 Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg and 5 other locations · NCT06141070

• Accelerated TMS treatment for depression

  This study is testing if a faster treatment using brain stimulation can help people with depression feel better compared to the usual slower method.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Vastra Gotaland Region · Kungälv and 1 other locations · NCT06138678

• Improving mental fatigue in patients with Graves' disease

  This study is testing if a special course to help with mental fatigue can improve symptoms and quality of life for people with Graves' disease.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT06134219

• Assessing sore throat management and antibiotic use

  This study tests if having nurses and pharmacists help manage sore throat patients can reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions and see how common COVID-19 is among those with sore throat symptoms.

  Recruiting at 4 sites Vastra Gotaland Region · Stenungsund and 3 other locations · NCT06114706

• Finding sentinel and targeted lymph nodes with Magtrace and Magseed placed before chemotherapy

  This will test whether injecting a magnetic tracer (Magtrace) and placing a magnetic clip (Magseed) before neoadjuvant chemotherapy lets surgeons find the sentinel and targeted lymph nodes at surgery in people with breast cancer.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT06104371

• Exploring immune markers linked to mental fatigue in Graves' disease

  This study looks at whether certain immune markers are linked to ongoing mental fatigue in people with Graves' disease after their thyroid levels are back to normal.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT06081439

• Understanding how galectin-1 affects obesity and diabetes

  This study looks at how a protein called galectin-1 affects fat tissue in people with obesity and diabetes to see if it helps explain why some people can keep their blood sugar levels normal despite being overweight.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg, Region Vastra Gotaland · NCT06065930

• Using electrical stimulation to improve recovery after Achilles tendon rupture

  This study tests if using electrical stimulation on the calf muscles can help people recover better after an Achilles tendon rupture compared to standard care.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Mölndal, VGregion · NCT06009978

• Decision support for patients with chest pain in emergency settings

  This study is testing a new system that uses machine learning to help emergency medical teams better understand and treat patients with chest pain.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Vastra Gotaland Region · Kungsbacka, Region Halland and 2 other locations · NCT05767619

• Comparing CABG and PCI for severe coronary artery disease and heart failure

  This study is testing whether heart surgery or a less invasive procedure is better at helping people with severe heart disease and heart failure live longer.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT05761067

• Using imatinib to convert triple-negative breast cancer into ER-positive breast cancer

  This gives 10 days of imatinib to people with newly diagnosed triple-negative breast cancer before surgery to see if their tumors become estrogen receptor (ER)–positive.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT05722795

• Digital training programs for managing low back pain

  This study is testing two types of online exercise programs for people with low back pain to see if they help more than regular daily activity.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Vänersborg · NCT05679167

• Evaluating the effects of lying face down after major abdominal surgery

  This study is testing whether lying face down after major abdominal surgery helps patients recover better and have fewer lung problems.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT05630443

• Comparing two treatment regimens for children with Acute Myeloid Leukemia undergoing stem cell transplantation

  This study is testing two different treatment plans for children with Acute Myeloid Leukemia who are getting stem cell transplants to see which one helps them survive better and have fewer serious side effects.

  Recruiting at 6 sites Phase 3 Vastra Gotaland Region · Brussels and 16 other locations · NCT05477589

• Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy for Oligometastatic Breast Cancer

  This study is testing if adding a special type of targeted radiation therapy to standard treatment can help people with oligometastatic breast cancer live longer and feel better.

  Recruiting at 19 sites Phase 3 Vastra Gotaland Region · Cork and 18 other locations · NCT05377047

• Improving recovery after breast reconstruction using autologous tissue

  This study is testing new ways to help women recover better after breast reconstruction surgery using their own tissue, focusing on reducing complications and improving satisfaction.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT05363189

• Comparing PCI and CABG for heart failure patients with low ejection fraction

  This study is testing whether a less invasive heart procedure called PCI is just as safe and effective as traditional heart surgery, CABG, for patients with heart failure and low heart function.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT05329285

• Evaluating thumb function recovery after EPL rupture from distal radius fractures

  This study is testing how well two different surgeries can help people recover their thumb function after a tendon injury from a wrist fracture.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Mölndal · NCT05264675

• Understanding lymphedema after urologic surgery

  This study looks at how often and how badly lymphedema affects people after they have surgery for urologic cancer that involves removing lymph nodes.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg and 1 other locations · NCT05264337

• Validating patient-reported outcomes in breast reconstruction

  This study is testing if certain questionnaires can accurately capture how patients feel after breast reconstruction surgery to help improve their care and outcomes.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT05233891

• Impact of breast implants on mammography screening outcomes

  This study looks at how having breast implants affects mammogram screenings and the costs involved for women who get them.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT05222100

• Comparing MRI and CT for liver assessment in rectal cancer patients

  This study tests if a shorter MRI can give the same useful information as a special CT scan for checking the liver in patients with rectal cancer before they start treatment.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT05215535

• Comparing two treatments for diabetic foot ulcers

  This study is testing which wound cleaner, Hypochlorous Acid or Polyhexamethylene biguanide, works better for healing diabetic foot ulcers in people over a period of up to 24 weeks.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Uddevalla, Trollhattan · NCT05132179

• Preventing postpartum diabetes in women with gestational diabetes

  This study is testing whether special support and encouragement can help women who had gestational diabetes avoid developing type 2 diabetes after giving birth.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Skövde · NCT05112588

• Contactless measurement of vital signs using a camera-based system

  This study is testing a new camera system that measures vital signs like blood pressure and heart rate without touching the patient to see if it works well for everyone and helps reduce infection risk.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Ulricehamn · NCT05022264

• Evaluating criteria for breast reduction in public healthcare

  This study is trying to figure out the best ways to decide who can get breast reduction surgery in public healthcare by looking at factors like weight, breast size, and symptoms to see how they affect recovery and satisfaction.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT04889469

• Management of severe COPD through a multidisciplinary approach

  This study is testing a team-based approach to care for people with severe COPD who have been hospitalized to see if it helps them feel better and have fewer flare-ups compared to regular treatment.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg, VGR · NCT04860375

• Impact of Stentgraft Treatment on Kidney Function in Aortic Aneurysm Patients

  This study is testing how different ways of fixing stentgrafts can affect kidney function in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg, VastraGotaland · NCT04754659

• Examining the impact of expectations and body image on breast reconstruction outcomes

  This study is trying to see how women's expectations and feelings about their bodies affect the results of breast reconstruction after mastectomy.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT04714463

• Optimized treatment for Takotsubo Syndrome

  This study is testing a new treatment plan for people with Takotsubo Syndrome to see if certain medications can help improve their heart function.

  Recruiting at 16 sites Phase 4 Vastra Gotaland Region · Aarhus and 15 other locations · NCT04666454

• Comparing heart function recovery in Takotsubo syndrome and heart attacks

  This study is trying to see how heart function recovers in people with Takotsubo syndrome compared to those who have had a heart attack, to understand why TS patients often do better.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT04448639

• Impact of Donor Heart Function on Recipient Outcomes

  This study looks at how the condition of donor hearts affects the recovery and health of people receiving heart transplants to see if using slightly damaged hearts can help more patients in need.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County · NCT04393181

• Weight loss method for people with overweight or obesity in primary care

  This study tests a new weight loss method called LEVA to see if it can help people with overweight or obesity in primary care lose weight and keep it off.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT04184479

• Improving recovery for elderly patients after trauma

  This study is testing a new care approach to help older patients recover better and faster after experiencing trauma.

  Recruiting Vastra Gotaland Region · Gothenburg · NCT04092504

• Evaluating nivolumab with isolated limb perfusion for melanoma patients

  This study is testing if combining the immunotherapy drug nivolumab with a special treatment for the arm or leg can help people with advanced melanoma feel better and stay safe during the treatment.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 1/2 Vastra Gotaland Region · Amsterdam and 3 other locations · NCT03685890

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by Vastra Gotaland Region are recruiting right now?

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

Where are these trials running?

In 17 countries. The most sites are in Sweden (72 trials), Norway (5 trials), Denmark (4 trials), Netherlands (2 trials), Belgium (2 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 3: 5, Phase 4: 3, Phase 2: 3, Phase 1/2: 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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