Erasme University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Erasme University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Brain injury trial tests 'Zero-Fluid' strategy in ICU
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether keeping a strict, neutral fluid balance (not too much, not too little) is safe and possible for adults with traumatic brain injury in the intensive care unit. About 88 participants will be randomly assigned to either a controlled fluid plan or standard…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Erasme University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:04 UTC
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New sedation method may reduce breathing risks during heart procedure in elderly
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a sedative called dexmedetomidine causes fewer breathing problems than the standard drug combination (propofol and remifentanil) during a minimally invasive heart valve replacement (TAVI) in patients aged 60 and older. Researchers will monitor oxygen leve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Erasme University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 01, 2026 17:56 UTC
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Massive study tracks 50,000 transfusions to make anesthesia safer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from 50,000 people who received emergency blood products during anesthesia. Researchers want to analyze how transfusions affect blood clotting and other health measures. The goal is to improve safety and outcomes for patients who need urgent t…
Sponsor: Erasme University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:51 UTC
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ICU oxygen study seeks to uncover hidden brain risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how short bursts of extra oxygen affect blood flow in the brains of ICU patients who are on breathing machines. Researchers will safely increase oxygen levels for a short time and use ultrasound to monitor brain artery responses. The goal is to learn how to be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Erasme University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:02 UTC