Heinrich-heine University, Duesseldorf
Clinical trials sponsored by Heinrich-heine University, Duesseldorf, explained in plain language.
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Fear of death may push doctors and patients toward unnecessary aggressive cancer care
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigated whether making doctors and patients think about death (mortality salience) influences their choice of cancer treatments. Researchers surveyed 746 urologists and patients with urological cancers, asking some to answer questions about death and others about …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Researchers probe hidden nerve damage as potential source of unexplained pain in children
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to first establish what normal nerve fiber density looks like in the skin of healthy children. Researchers then compared these normal levels to children with various neurodevelopmental disorders to see if reduced nerve fibers might be an unrecognized cause of pai…
Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC