Amsterdam Umc, Location Vumc
Clinical trials sponsored by Amsterdam Umc, Location Vumc, explained in plain language.
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New drug aims to strengthen failing hearts in lung disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a newer drug called sotatercept can improve how well the heart pumps in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a serious lung and heart condition. Twenty adult patients with PAH will receive injections of sotatercept for 24 weeks. Researchers …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Tiny pump could be lifeline for riskiest heart surgeries
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if using a temporary mechanical heart pump during a complex artery-opening procedure is safer for patients with weak hearts. The pump is inserted to help the heart function while doctors place a stent to clear a major blockage. Researchers want to see if thi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Could a common Anti-Inflammatory pill be the key for One-Third of depression cases?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if adding the anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib to standard depression treatment works better than a placebo for a specific group of patients. It focuses on people with 'Immuno-Metabolic Depression,' a type linked to inflammation, weight gain, and extreme fat…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Triple attack on pancreatic cancer before surgery aims to extend lives
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new three-part treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer that can be surgically removed. Before surgery, patients receive a combination of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted radiation. The goal is to see if this intensive approach helps control …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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One-Shot radiation before surgery could transform repeat breast cancer care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving a single, precise dose of radiation before a second lumpectomy can help women with recurrent breast cancer. The approach aims to shrink tumors while reducing side effects and preserving breast appearance better than traditional methods. Resear…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Heating up the fight: can adding heat to radiation better control returning breast cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best way to treat breast cancer that has returned in the breast or nearby lymph nodes after initial treatment. It will follow 500 patients who receive standard repeat radiation, with or without added heat therapy (hyperthermia), to see which approach b…
Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Magnetic pulses to the brain: new hope for the toughest OCD cases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), can help adults with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who have not gotten better with standard exposure therapy. Participants will recei…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:26 UTC
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Teens take charge: Co-Creating healthier cities across continents
Prevention Recruiting nowThis project aims to help teens in vulnerable urban areas develop healthier habits by letting them lead the way. Adolescents in Denmark, the Netherlands, Nigeria, and South Africa will work with researchers and local leaders to design and test changes to their neighborhoods. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Can explosive training help kids with CP keep up with friends?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a 12-week program of functional power training can help children with cerebral palsy (CP) walk better and be more active in their daily lives. Researchers will compare the training to usual care in 66 children aged 4-12 who can walk. The main goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Smart leg device could unfreeze Parkinson's walking
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a wearable leg device called Cue2Walk can improve daily life for people with Parkinson's disease who experience 'freezing of gait'—sudden, temporary episodes where they feel stuck while walking. The device automatically detects these freezing moments…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Magnetic pulses target long COVID's debilitating fatigue
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation treatment can reduce severe fatigue and thinking problems in people with long COVID. Researchers will compare a real magnetic stimulation treatment to a fake one in 66 adults to see if it helps. They will also…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 12:55 UTC