There are about 8563 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in Sweden. The country of the clinical trial is determined by the location of where the clinical research is being studied. Most studies are often held in multiple locations & countries.
Dexmedetomidine, has been used in the past 4-5 years as an alternative sedation method for children at the pediatric radiology department in order to reduce the waiting lists and the use of general anesthesia with its risks and side effects in magnetic resonance and computed tomography examinations.
Individuals with CAH produce lower levels of epinephrine (adrenalin) than controls. This can be correlated to the CYP21A2 genotype and is most pronounced in the classic forms. Individuals with CAH have an increased risk of developing hypoglycemia because both cortisol and epinephrine are important counter regulatory hormones. Stress dosing is essential in situations of increased physical stress such as infections with fever for example. Glucocorticoid treatment and stress dosing cannot compensate fully during physical stress neither for the reaction to psychological stress. This may render various types of difficulties in the individual's life. We aim to investigate if the deficient epinephrine production can be confirmed and if it is related to the increased level of anxiety and vulnerability to stress that we observe in the patients. Specific aims of the study: - Analyse the epinephrine/adrenalin production in patients with CAH using measurements of epinephrine and metanephrine in blood, during an exercise test - Assess stress vulnerability and anxiety using validated questionnaires - Correlate the results to severity of disease, CYP21A2 genotype - Investigate if psychological and somatic stress symptoms are related to the epinephrine production capacity.
The primary objective of this study is to assess if the unstandardized field exercise challenge test (ECT) using AsthmaTuner can be performed independently by youths that have been investigated for asthma. This is an open feasibility study including youths who have been investigated for asthma. Participants will be equipped with a digital spirometer and mobile phone app to perform an exercise tests in their natural training environment. Feasibility will be evaluated using questionnaires.
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women. Five to ten percent of all breast cancers are due to hereditary factors, with pathogenic variants in the breast cancer genes BRCA1/2 accounting for 2-5% of all breast cancer. Women with pathogenic variants in BRAC1/2 and other pathogenic gene mutations leading to an increased risk of breast cancer can undergo prophylactic mastectomy, reducing the risk of breast cancer up to 90%. Among women who have undergone prophylactic mastectomy, 1-1,9% are diagnosed with breast cancer, but little is known about the correlation between residual glandular tissue and skin flap thickness, as well as the oncological risk of residual glandular tissue. Furthermore, there is a balance between how much subcutaneous tissue should be resected to achieve maximal reduction of glandular tissue, while leaving viable skin flaps. In addition, there are established surveillance guidelines for women with pathogenic variants in BRCA1/2 who do not undergo risk-reducing surgery, but no published consensus or guidelines regarding appropriate medical follow-up for those who opt for prophylactic mastectomy. The aim of this study is to investigate the correlation between skin flap thickness, residual glandular tissue and skin flap necrosis following prophylactic mastectomy in women with results from postoperative magnetic resonance tomography, ultrasound and physical examination, as well as evaluate patient satisfaction and quality of life pre- and postoperatively with different questionnaires.
Rationale: Spirometry is essential in the diagnosis of airway disease and can be useful in monitoring patients. Despite the essential role, spirometry remains largely underused in primary care. Due to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the use of office spirometry is contraindicated in many countries. Furthermore, spirometric devices are costly and personnel requires special training. Referral for spirometry increases the cost for patients and lowers the feasibility. Part of the reason for underdiagnosis of airway disease are the specific situations (such as exercise-induced asthma) in which spirometry in office setting might not reveal abnormalities. In recent years, handheld spirometry linked to phones/apps has been developed for study purposes and remote monitoring. Objective: To study the feasibility, quality and added value of at-home spirometry for the diagnosis and monitoring of asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in primary care.
Obesity is a globally growing public health problem. In 1993, about 25% of women in Sweden were overweight (BMI over 25) or obese (BMI over 30) on the first visit to maternal health care. Twenty years later, in 2013, the corresponding proportion was 38%. Being fat increases the risk of several severe complications during pregnancy and childbirth, such as miscarriage, premature birth, congenital disabilities, intrauterine fetal death, thromboembolism, gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension. Purpose of the project: To assess whether the introduction of new guidelines for overweight pregnant women (BMI>35) affects the outcome of pregnancy and childbirth, such as the frequency of cesarean sections or labor inductions.
Glaucoma is a common eye disease that can lead to blindness. The only known way to reduce the rate of disease progression is by reducing the pressure in the eye (the intraocular pressure, IOP). Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is an ophthalmic laser intervention with the purpose of reducing the IOP. SLT can be performed in different ways, with four of the treatment protocols being evaluated in the Optimal SLT (OSLT) trial. SLT is a repeatable procedure, but scientific evidence is scarce regarding more than one repetition. In this trial, patients included in the OSLT trial will be invited to the extended trial (OSLT-R), for further follow-up and re-treatment with SLT, if needed.
The aim of this study is to evaluate a new technique that optimizes the prosthesis position for patients who undergo total hip arthroplasty surgery. Today, most surgeons take a regular X-ray (2D) to plan the surgery. In this study, patients will do a computed tomography (CT) before surgery, and with the use of the new system, the investigators will be able to make a more accurate plan when it comes to prosthetic placement and leg length adjustment in 3D. The software uses artificial intelligence (AI) to generate the information required for clinical conclusions automatically, and it enables surgeons to adapt to each unique case and anticipate situations during surgery. The system also helps the surgeon during operation with a navigation tool to place the implant in the pre-operatively planned position. It guides surgeons in real-time to place the implants accurately. To see whether the plan and navigation were correct, the investigators will do a new computed tomography after surgery to look at the achieved result. In addition to planning and navigation, the same system can be used to measure the migration of the prosthesis in relation to the bone over time using AI by comparing multiple scans. The investigators aim to follow all patients for 2 years (total of 4 CT scans after surgery) with the intention to be able to foresee implant loosening.
"Braining" is a clinical method for physical exercise as adjunctive therapy in psychiatric care. The core components are personnel-led group training sessions and motivating contact with psychiatric staff, as well as measurement and evaluation before and after the training period of 12 weeks. Objective. This study aims to describe the clinical and demographic variables in the population of patients who participated in Braining 2017-2020, investigate the feasibility of Braining, and analyse perceived short-term effects and side effects of Braining regarding psychiatric and somatic symptoms. Method. The project is a retrospective, descriptive study. Patients at Psykiatri Sydväst (PSV, Psychiatric Clinic Psychiatry Southwest, Stockholm) who participated in Braining 2017-2020 during at least 3 training sessions, will be asked for inclusion. Medical and demographic data, as well as patient treatment evaluations, are already available in medical records. Additionally, an extended 2-year long-term follow-up will be carried out. This includes blood and hair sample, physical examination as well as qualitative interviews with a representative subgroup.
Primary Objectives: - Cohort A: To evaluate the efficacy of BIVV020 in prevention of AMR - Cohort B: To evaluate the efficacy of BIVV020 in treatment of active AMR Secondary Objectives: - To assess the overall efficacy of BIVV020 in prevention or treatment of AMR - To characterize the safety and tolerability of BIVV020 in kidney transplant participants - To characterize the pharmacokinetic (PK) profile of BIVV020 in kidney transplant participants - To evaluate the immunogenicity of BIVV020