Friedrich-alexander-universität Erlangen-nürnberg
Clinical trials sponsored by Friedrich-alexander-universität Erlangen-nürnberg, explained in plain language.
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New study seeks best timing for seton removal in kids with anal fistula
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how long a non-cutting seton (a soft thread placed through a fistula) should stay in place to treat fistula-in-ano in children. The goal is to find the best timing to prevent the fistula or abscess from coming back. The study will include 20 children aged 0 to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Zapping nerves to tame tummies: new hope for kids with chronic constipation?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study explores whether sacral neuromodulation (a mild electrical stimulation of nerves in the lower back) can improve bowel symptoms like constipation, soiling, and stomach pain in children aged 3 to 18 with gut motility disorders. Researchers will use brain scans and comput…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:59 UTC
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Loneliness may sabotage depression recovery, new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how loneliness impacts recovery from depression in 200 adults receiving inpatient psychiatric care. Participants will fill out questionnaires, take part in interviews, and provide blood, saliva, and stool samples at the start of treatment, at discharge, and th…
Sponsor: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC