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 drug may reduce breathing risks during heart procedure
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two sedation approaches during a minimally invasive heart valve replacement (TAVI) in 80 elderly patients. One group receives dexmedetomidine, a sedative that may cause less breathing depression, while the other gets standard propofol-remifentanil. Researchers…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Erasme University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 11:06 UTC
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50,000 patients enrolled in massive transfusion safety study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a large registry that will collect detailed information from 50,000 patients who receive emergency blood transfusions during active bleeding. Researchers aim to analyze this data to better understand how transfusions affect blood clotting and patient outcomes. The g…
Sponsor: Erasme University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:59 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