Hannover Medical School

This early-stage trial tests whether a substance called VSF1.01, made from stem cell secretions, can safely reduce trauma to the inner ear during cochlear implant surgery. Eleven adults with severe hearing loss will receive the treatment directly into the cochlea before the impla…

This study tests a new treatment for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare brain infection with no approved therapy. Researchers will give 23 patients donor immune cells that target the virus causing PML. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe, improves ne…

This study tests whether a robotic seal named PARO can reduce agitation, anxiety, and pain in patients recovering from visceral surgery. 300 adults having elective surgery will either use PARO or not, and their agitation levels will be tracked for three days. The goal is to find …

This study tests whether a new video laryngoscope called i-scoop makes placing a breathing tube easier and safer than the standard C-Mac D-Blade device. Two hundred adults having surgery will be randomly assigned to one device while awake but sedated. Researchers will measure suc…

This study focuses on people with ME/CFS or Long COVID who are too sick to leave home. Researchers will provide monthly in-home medical visits and create personalized care plans. The goal is to see if this approach improves patients' health and eases the burden on their caregiver…

This study looks at how different ways of getting to work—like walking or biking versus driving or taking public transit—affect the health of 500 university staff and students in Hannover, Germany. Researchers will measure things like heart rate, blood pressure, blood sugar, and …

This registry follows 250 patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis who receive a TIPS procedure, a shunt placed in the liver to reduce pressure. Researchers will track survival, brain function, nutrition, and quality of life over one year. The goal is to identify which patient…

This study looks at how well people with alcohol-related liver cirrhosis understand health information and how confident they feel managing their condition. Researchers will survey 200 participants to measure these factors and track liver complications over time. The goal is to l…