Erasmus Medical Center

This study looked at whether donated livers that were not perfect (called extended criteria donor livers) could be safely used for transplant after being treated with a special machine that pumps fluids through them. The goal was to see if these livers would work well and last a …

This study tested whether starting a portable heart-lung machine (ECPR) right at the scene of a cardiac arrest could save more lives and protect brain function. It included 221 adults aged 18-50 with witnessed cardiac arrest that didn't respond to standard CPR. The goal was to se…

This study tested whether personalized sleep or nutrition advice could help night shift workers sleep better and improve their health. 57 rotating or night shift workers wore smart devices, did alertness tests, and gave blood samples. Researchers compared those who got tailored a…

This study tested a chemotherapy drug called paclitaxel, given directly into the abdomen, for people with a rare cancer called malignant peritoneal mesothelioma. The 7 participants could not have standard surgery. The main goal was to find the safest dose and see if the treatment…

This study looked at whether listening to music for a week before colon cancer surgery can lower anxiety. 116 adults scheduled for surgery were asked to listen to music three times a day. Their anxiety levels were compared to a group that did not have a music routine. The goal is…

This completed study involved 775 women who had breast-conserving surgery and radiation for breast cancer. Researchers compared different surgery and radiation techniques to see which ones led to less breast hardening (fibrosis) and better cosmetic results. The goal was to find w…

This study looked at whether training paramedics with an Emergency Reflex Action Drill (ERAD) improves their confidence in performing an emergency surgical airway. 84 Dutch paramedics completed questionnaires before and after training, and again after a few months and a year. The…

This study aimed to create a smart surveillance strategy for carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA), a superbug that causes hard-to-treat infections in hospitals. Researchers collected samples from over 2,100 healthy people, patients, and hospital environments in the …

This study tested a wearable device called viQtor on 180 adults who had just left the ICU. The device continuously tracks heart rate, breathing rate, oxygen levels, and activity. The goal was to create a new early warning score that could alert nurses sooner if a patient's condit…

This study tested an AI tool that automatically writes medical notes during doctor visits. The goal was to see if it could reduce the time doctors spend on paperwork and lower their stress. About 800 people, including doctors and patients, took part. The researchers measured how …

This study tested a larger 31 mm cryoballoon in 20 patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation to see how much heart tissue it could freeze. Researchers used 3D maps before and after the procedure to measure the size of the treated area. The goal was to gather data to improve fu…

This study tested whether personalized risk profiling (including genetic testing) and coaching can motivate people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to change their lifestyle. 150 participants received standard lifestyle advice plus supplements, and some also got person…