Heidelberg University
Clinical trials sponsored by Heidelberg University, explained in plain language.
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Could a fraction of the usual radiation dose be enough to treat this blood cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with early-stage follicular lymphoma, a slow-growing blood cancer. It compares a low-dose radiation (4 Gy) plus an antibody drug (obinutuzumab) against the standard higher-dose radiation (24 Gy) plus another antibody (rituximab). The goal is to see if the…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Heidelberg University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Tablet training gets seniors moving after hip surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 12-week digital home exercise program, with or without personal coaching, helps adults 65 and older become more active after total hip replacement. About 213 participants will be randomly assigned to the tablet program, the program plus coaching, or usu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Heidelberg University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:54 UTC
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Scientists launch biobank to uncover hidden changes in dialysis patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects small tissue samples from the belly lining of children and adults on peritoneal dialysis. The goal is to learn how dialysis changes this lining over time, which can affect treatment success. Participants include people with kidney failure on dialysis, healthy …
Sponsor: Heidelberg University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:59 UTC
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New study aims to improve surgery decisions for rare sarcoma patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at different surgical methods for removing colorectal parts during treatment for retroperitoneal sarcoma, a rare cancer in the abdomen. Researchers will track complications and use surveys to measure patients' quality of life after surgery. The goal is to help su…
Sponsor: Heidelberg University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:57 UTC