Erasme University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Erasme University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Can a Two-Step injection take the sting out of anesthesia?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether giving propofol—a common anesthesia drug—in two smaller doses instead of one large bolus can reduce the pain patients feel at the injection site. About 2,000 adults undergoing non-cardiac surgery will receive either a single injection or a split dose, and…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Erasme University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Timing of nerve block may ease pain after chest surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether giving a nerve block before or after video-assisted chest surgery (VATS) reduces pain better. 140 adults having VATS will receive two injections: one with a numbing drug (ropivacaine) and one with a placebo (saline). The timing of the active drug is sw…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Erasme University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Heart surgery bleeding study: does paying for fibrinogen change transfusion habits?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether making fibrinogen concentrate (a protein that helps blood clot) free for hospitals in Belgium changed how doctors manage bleeding during complex heart surgery. Researchers will compare transfusion rates and patient outcomes before and after the reimbur…
Sponsor: Erasme University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Quick blood test could spot ICU patients at highest risk of death
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study tests a new bedside device that measures nucleosome levels in the blood of critically ill ICU patients. Researchers want to see if these levels can predict which patients are likely to die within 30 days. The study will enroll 130 adults with conditions l…
Sponsor: Erasme University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New registry aims to see if lung imaging tool helps ICU patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will create a registry of up to 1,000 ICU patients who are monitored with a non-invasive lung imaging device called Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT). The device helps doctors see how well the lungs are working and guide breathing support. Researchers will track ou…
Sponsor: Erasme University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC