Charite University, Berlin, Germany

This trial compares two surgical approaches for people who develop spinal stenosis near a previous lumbar fusion. One group receives a smaller surgery (microdecompression alone), while the other gets the standard larger surgery (decompression plus extending the fusion). The study…

This study tests a minimally invasive procedure called middle meningeal artery embolization (MMAE) for chronic subdural hematoma, a common brain bleed in older adults. The procedure blocks the blood supply to the hematoma membrane to prevent rebleeding. Researchers will follow 10…

This phase 3 trial tests two immunotherapy drugs, inotuzumab and blinatumomab, in 750 children with relapsed B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The goal is to replace toxic chemotherapy with targeted, less harmful treatments to improve survival and reduce side effects. Particip…

This study looks at whether adding alcohol-related smells to virtual reality scenes makes people with alcohol use disorder feel stronger cravings. Sixty participants will experience different combinations of visual scenes (neutral or alcohol-related) and smells (none or alcohol).…

This study looks at whether a special breathing maneuver during heart surgery can improve heart and lung function in children with congenital heart disease. About 80 children will be randomly assigned to receive either the maneuver or standard care. The goal is to see if this app…

This study will follow up to 12,750 stroke patients in Germany to learn how care is given from the moment symptoms start through hospital treatment, rehab, and long-term recovery. It includes both adults and children with ischemic stroke or brain bleeding. The goal is to collect …

This study tests whether a conversation with an AI can help gynecologists better understand the risks and benefits of ovarian cancer screening. Many doctors overestimate how helpful screening is for average-risk women. The study will involve 350 gynecologists and compare an AI di…

This study looks at how artificial sweeteners (saccharin, sucralose) and a natural one (erythritol) affect blood sugar control, blood clotting, and heart disease risk in 80 adults with prediabetes. Participants will be randomly assigned to take one sweetener or water for two week…