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Clinical trials and research at Zealand University Hospital

• 32Clinical trials
• 7Countries

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• Single-use gastroscopes vs reusable in elective and subacute gastroscopy

  This study tests whether single-use gastroscopes work as well as reusable ones for adults having gastroscopy when endoscope reprocessing capacity is limited.

  Recruiting Zealand University Hospital · Køge · NCT07727226

• How dexamethasone affects blood sugar during and after non-cardiac surgery

  We will see if a standard dose of dexamethasone raises blood sugar in adults having elective non-cardiac surgery and whether continuous glucose monitors detect changes better than finger-prick tests.

  Recruiting Zealand University Hospital · Roskilde · NCT07573930

• Calcium electroporation for bladder tumors in adults who can’t have standard treatments

  This first‑in‑human study tests intravesical calcium electroporation to see if it is safe and whether it shows early signs of benefit in adults with bladder tumors who have few other options.

  Recruiting Phase 1 Zealand University Hospital · Roskilde · NCT07555769

• Connecting hospitalized patients to alcohol care

  This pilot tests whether inviting in-hospital patients with alcohol use issues to meet an alcohol-use therapist for up to 10 sessions, versus giving guidance to seek care in the community, is feasible.

  Recruiting Zealand University Hospital · Køge · NCT07482150

• Singing training versus usual care after lung cancer surgery (6–18 months post-operation)

  This trial will test whether an online singing program can help people who had surgery for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer 6–18 months ago feel better, breathe easier, and improve physical fitness.

  Recruiting at 5 sites Zealand University Hospital · Copenhagen and 4 other locations · NCT07460999

• Contrast-enhanced ultrasound to target liver metastases from colorectal cancer

  This trial will try low- and high-intensity contrast-enhanced ultrasound in adults whose colorectal cancer has spread to the liver to see if it safely makes tumors more immune-active.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Zealand University Hospital · Copenhagen and 1 other locations · NCT07365527

• Exercise and sleep to improve hand motor learning in multiple sclerosis

  This trial tests whether a short session of aerobic cycling or a 30-minute nap helps adults with relapsing-remitting MS (ages 18–70) learn and retain a complex hand movement and change brain–muscle activity.

  Recruiting Zealand University Hospital · Copenhagen and 1 other locations · NCT07304375

• Post-ICU persistent pain in survivors

  This study will try to find how common and what causes long-lasting pain in adults who spent at least 48 hours in an ICU in Denmark.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Zealand University Hospital · Aalborg and 3 other locations · NCT07180407

• Danish Bladder Cancer Group 23: European effort on cancer in the upper urinary tract

  This project will see if kidney-sparing surgery can be used safely for adults with upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma instead of removing the entire kidney and ureter.

  Recruiting Zealand University Hospital · Aarhus N and 4 other locations · NCT07077447

• Evaluating remote fine-tuning of hearing aids for Danish adults

  This study is testing if adjusting hearing aids through a smartphone app at home is just as effective and satisfying for Danish adults as getting adjustments in person at a clinic.

  Recruiting Zealand University Hospital · Køge · NCT06992778

• Spinal morphine to reduce pain after planned caesarean section

  This trial will test whether adding a small dose of morphine to spinal anesthesia helps women having planned caesarean sections have less pain afterward without harming mother or baby.

  Recruiting at 9 sites Phase 4 Zealand University Hospital · Aarhus and 8 other locations · NCT06797973

• Bedside single-use gastroscopes versus reusable gastroscopes in the endoscopy unit for subacute inpatients

  This test will see if using single-use gastroscopes at the bedside shortens the time from referral to gastroscopy compared with sending hospitalized adults to the endoscopy unit with reusable scopes.

  Recruiting Zealand University Hospital · Køge · NCT06771102

• Digitizing cancer rehabilitation for patients during and after treatment

  This study is testing a new online rehab program for cancer patients to see if it can help them feel better and get back to their daily lives during and after treatment.

  Recruiting at 5 sites Zealand University Hospital · Næstved and 4 other locations · NCT06768918

• Reducing Bleomycin in Electrochemotherapy for Skin Tumors

  This study is testing if using a lower dose of bleomycin during electrochemotherapy is just as effective for treating skin tumors as the usual higher dose.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 4 Zealand University Hospital · Herlev and 1 other locations · NCT06647342

• AI-assisted risk-guided perioperative care for colorectal cancer surgery

  This trial will test whether AI-assisted risk assessment helps surgeons better predict complications and guide perioperative care for adults undergoing colorectal cancer surgery.

  Recruiting at 6 sites Zealand University Hospital · Aalborg and 7 other locations · NCT06645015

• Comparing single-use and reusable gastroscopes in surgery

  This study tests whether single-use gastroscopes work as well as reusable ones for patients needing a gastroscopy for upper gastrointestinal issues.

  Recruiting Zealand University Hospital · Køge · NCT06581016

• Referral to alcohol treatment for patients with liver disease

  This study tests whether sending newly diagnosed patients with alcohol-related liver disease to specialized treatment can help them stop drinking better than just regular care alone.

  Recruiting Zealand University Hospital · Køge, Køge · NCT06493773

• Comparing surgical and non-surgical treatments for shoulder fractures in middle-aged adults

  This study is testing whether surgery or non-surgery works better for helping middle-aged adults with shoulder fractures recover and regain function.

  Recruiting Zealand University Hospital · Køge, Region Sjælland and 1 other locations · NCT06416618

• Using propranolol before surgery for pancreatic cancer

  This study is testing whether taking propranolol before surgery can help reduce anxiety and improve outcomes for people with suspected pancreatic cancer.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Zealand University Hospital · Copenhagen and 1 other locations · NCT06145074

• Understanding patients' expectations before spinal surgery

  This study looks at how what patients expect before spinal surgery affects their pain and recovery afterwards.

  Recruiting Zealand University Hospital · Køge, Region Sjælland · NCT06080997

• Education on sexual dysfunction for patients with schizophrenia and diabetes

  This study tests whether providing education about sexual dysfunction can help adults with schizophrenia and diabetes feel better about their sexual health while they are on antipsychotic medication.

  Recruiting Zealand University Hospital · Slagelse · NCT05951660

• Monitoring treatment in advanced lung cancer using liquid biopsy

  This study is testing if a blood test can help doctors better track treatment progress in people with advanced lung cancer who are receiving immunotherapy, compared to regular scans.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Zealand University Hospital · Hillerød, Region H and 4 other locations · NCT05889247

• Evaluating liver disease screening for individuals with alcohol use disorder

  This study tests if screening for liver disease with a special measurement helps people in alcohol treatment stay sober or drink less over six months.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Zealand University Hospital · Køge and 1 other locations · NCT05855031

• Organ-sparing surgery for elderly patients with early colon cancer

  This study is testing a new, less invasive surgery for older patients with early colon cancer to see if it can be safer and easier than traditional surgery.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Zealand University Hospital · Copenhagen, Herlev and 2 other locations · NCT05734300

• Effect of 40 Hz Light Therapy on Alzheimer's Disease

  This study is testing whether a special light therapy can help improve thinking and memory in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease.

  Recruiting Zealand University Hospital · Roskilde · NCT05260177

• Preventing infections in hemodialysis patients with antibiotics

  This study is testing if giving antibiotics to people starting hemodialysis can help prevent serious infections during their treatment.

  Recruiting at 4 sites Zealand University Hospital · Copenhagen, Capital Region and 6 other locations · NCT05248620

• Detecting renal cancer using liquid biopsy techniques

  This study is testing if changes in certain substances in blood and urine can help tell the difference between kidney cancer and non-cancerous kidney growths in patients who might have renal tumors.

  Recruiting Zealand University Hospital · Roskilde · NCT05060783

• Improving survival in vulnerable lung cancer patients

  This study is testing if a special program led by nurses can help vulnerable lung cancer patients live longer and feel better compared to just standard care.

  Recruiting at 6 sites Zealand University Hospital · Aalborg and 5 other locations · NCT05053997

• Effect of Salicylate on Platelet Function in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Treated with Aranesp

  This study is testing if the medication Aranesp affects how platelets work in people with chronic kidney disease and whether adding salicylate changes that effect.

  Recruiting Zealand University Hospital · Roskilde · NCT04330729

• Personalized treatment for urogenital cancers based on microbiome analysis

  This study tests if giving antibiotics based on a person's microbiome can help improve recovery and treatment outcomes for people with localized urogenital cancers compared to those who get a placebo.

  Recruiting Zealand University Hospital · Roskilde · NCT03962920

• Detecting kidney cancer using advanced machine learning techniques

  This study is testing if advanced computer programs can help doctors more accurately spot kidney cancer in CT scans.

  Recruiting Zealand University Hospital · Roskilde · NCT03857373

• Evaluating genetic markers in kidney cancer

  This study is testing if certain genetic markers can help us understand kidney cancer better by looking at samples from patients diagnosed with the disease.

  Recruiting Zealand University Hospital · Roskilde · NCT03414827

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by Zealand 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 7 countries. The most sites are in Denmark (32 trials), Norway (1 trial), Finland (1 trial), Germany (1 trial), Lithuania (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 4: 2, Phase 2: 1, 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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