Cliniques Universitaires Saint-luc- Université Catholique De Louvain

This study investigates whether combining two immune checkpoint inhibitors—one targeting GARP:TGF-β1 and another targeting PD-1—can better reactivate and eliminate dormant HIV-infected cells. Using blood samples from people with HIV-1 on suppressive antiretroviral therapy, resear…

This study will test whether adding a special breathing exercise (inspiratory muscle training) to standard cardiac rehab helps heart patients recover better. About 80 adults who have been hospitalized for a heart condition will take part. The main goal is to see if the training i…

This study tests whether a special MRI sequence, called 'pseudo-scanner,' can accurately map bone tumors and guide surgery, potentially replacing CT scans. About 122 people with bone sarcoma who need surgery will participate. If successful, this approach could reduce patients' ex…

This study looks at whether adding a continuous saltwater mist to warm, humidified air can make thick lung mucus easier to clear. 35 adults hospitalized with lung conditions like COPD or cystic fibrosis will receive both treatments on separate days. Researchers will measure mucus…

This study looks at whether a device that delivers warm, moist air directly into the tracheostomy tube can help thin and clear mucus, making it easier to cough up. Fifteen adults who already use this device at night will have their mucus tested with and without the therapy. The g…

This study tests whether a mild electrical device called TENS can safely relieve sudden low back pain in the emergency room. About 250 adults with acute back pain will receive either real TENS or a fake device for 30 minutes. The goal is to see if TENS reduces pain enough to avoi…

This trial tests whether breathing in a continuous fine mist of isotonic (0.9%) saline, combined with heated, humidified air, can improve the lungs' natural mucus-clearing mechanism. Ten healthy adults will have their mucus clearance measured by a special scan under three conditi…

This study will follow 300 Belgian children with growth hormone deficiency for three years to see how their bodies respond to daily or weekly growth hormone shots. Researchers will measure growth, weight, blood sugar, fats, and other health markers. The goal is to understand whic…