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 cancer patients toward aggressive treatments
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether reminding doctors and patients of their own mortality leads them to choose more aggressive treatments for urological cancer. Over 700 participants answered surveys and made decisions based on made-up patient cases. The goal was to understand what driv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Tiny skin biopsy reveals hidden nerve damage in kids with developmental disorders
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at tiny nerve fibers in the skin of 203 children to establish normal values and see if children with neurodevelopmental disorders (like mitochondrial disease, cerebral palsy, or developmental delay) have fewer nerve fibers, which could cause pain or autonomic pr…
Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:41 UTC