Balgrist University Hospital

This trial tests whether a novel surgical technique called vertebropexy—which uses a donor ligament to stabilize the spine—can match or outperform standard decompression or fusion surgery for degenerative lumbar spinal disease. The study enrolls adults needing single- or two-leve…

This study explores whether a 7 Tesla MRI scanner can produce clearer images of the foot and ankle than standard MRI. Researchers will scan people with known foot problems—like plantar plate tears or Morton neuroma—and healthy volunteers to see if the higher-powered machine detec…

This study looks at how a short, intense cycling workout affects the heart rate of both mother and fetus in healthy pregnant athletes. Using a wireless monitor, researchers track the baby's heart rate and blood flow in the umbilical cord during exercise. The goal is to better und…

This study uses a very strong 7 Tesla MRI scanner to take detailed pictures of the neck spine. Researchers want to measure normal nerve sizes and see how the spine's blood vessels relate to nerves. About 600 adults with or without back pain will join to create a reference for hea…