Karolinska University Hospital
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- Eugeniavagen 3
Sponsor Overview
Specializations
Oncology and Haematologic Malignancies
Karolinska University Hospital supports clinical research across a broad range of cancer types, with particular activity in breast cancer, lung cancer, melanoma, gastrointestinal cancers, and gynaecological malignancies. Its portfolio also includes leukaemia, lymphoma, myelodysplastic syndrome, and neuroblastoma.
- HER2-positive and HER2-low breast cancer
- Acute myeloid leukaemia and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
- Follicular lymphoma and other non-Hodgkin lymphoma subtypes
- Esophageal, gastric, pancreatic, and colorectal cancer
- Advanced solid tumours and metastatic melanoma
Research activity also extends to molecular imaging and biomarker-driven assessment in oncology, including work focused on tumour expression profiling and treatment selection.
Cardiovascular and Renal Medicine
The hospital funds studies in cardiovascular disease and kidney disease, with emphasis on rhythm disorders, thromboembolic prevention, and high-risk clinical settings. Areas of interest include atrial fibrillation, cardiac arrest, and treatment-resistant hypertension.
- Atrial fibrillation and post-procedural rhythm control
- Cardiac arrest and resuscitation care
- Chronic kidney disease stage 5
- Stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation
- Resistant hypertension
Its research also covers cardiovascular risk in complex comorbidity settings, including patients with advanced renal impairment and those undergoing invasive cardiac treatment.
Autoimmune, Inflammatory, and Transplant-Related Disorders
Clinical studies at the hospital address rheumatoid arthritis, immune-related arthritis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, and hepatitis D, alongside immune-mediated complications in oncology and transplantation. The portfolio includes work in liver transplantation and strategies related to immune tolerance.
- Rheumatoid arthritis and disease control
- Immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated arthritis
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis
- Chronic hepatitis D
- Liver transplantation and immune modulation
Research also includes allergen immunotherapy and other immune-directed interventions in chronic inflammatory and hypersensitivity conditions.
Neurology, Endocrinology, and Metabolic Disease
The sponsor funds trials in Parkinson's disease, brain tumour-related survivorship, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and thyroid disease. Additional interest is seen in endocrine and metabolic disorders affecting reproductive and systemic health.
- Parkinson's disease
- Diabetes mellitus and metabolic dysfunction
- Hyperthyroidism and toxic nodular goiter
- Brain tumour survivorship and cognitive effects
- Ovarian insufficiency and reproductive endocrinology
Its clinical research also includes attention to endocrine consequences of cancer treatment and hormone-related conditions, including climacteric symptoms and fertility-related outcomes.
Surgical Recovery, Reproductive Health, and Rare Conditions
Karolinska University Hospital also supports studies in post-operative recovery, female reproductive health, and selected rare or specialised conditions. These include recovery after major gastrointestinal and orthopaedic surgery, as well as disorders affecting sexual development and gender identity.
- Post-operative recovery after hip fracture surgery
- Recovery after gastrectomy or esophagectomy
- Autoimmune premature ovarian insufficiency
- Gender dysphoria and transsexual health
- Rare dermatologic and genetic disorders
Research in this area also includes fertility preservation, ovarian reserve, and symptom management in complex chronic disease settings.
Sponsored Trials
Data & Insights
This sponsor works with 109 molecules, of which 4 are not being studied by other sponsors.
This sponsor has worked with 174 sites across their trial portfolio.
Therapeutic Focus
- 1.Neoplasms28 trials853 other sponsors
- 2.Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases7 trials249 other sponsors
- 3.Cardiovascular Diseases5 trials359 other sponsors
- 4.Diagnosis3 trials83 other sponsors
- 5.Immune System Diseases3 trials322 other sponsors
- 6.Musculoskeletal Diseases3 trials238 other sponsors
- 7.Nervous System Diseases3 trials449 other sponsors
- 8.Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases3 trials211 other sponsors
- 9.Digestive System Diseases2 trials280 other sponsors
- 10.Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications2 trials142 other sponsors
- 11.Hormonal diseases2 trials89 other sponsors
- 12.Mental Disorders2 trials150 other sponsors
- 13.Immune System Phenomena1 trial15 other sponsors
- 14.Investigative Techniques1 trial35 other sponsors
- 15.Metabolism1 trial38 other sponsors
- 16.Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases1 trial247 other sponsors
- 17.Virus Diseases1 trial182 other sponsors
Partnered Research Centres
174 centres- Address
- Moelleparkvej 4, 9000 Aalborg
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- Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99, 8200 Aarhus
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- Sykehusveien 25, 1474 Lorenskog
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- De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam
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- 264 Rue Saint Pierre, 13005 Marseille
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- Num Voie 47 A 83, 47 Boulevard De L Hopital, 75013 Paris
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