Heinrich-heine University, Duesseldorf
Clinical trials sponsored by Heinrich-heine University, Duesseldorf, explained in plain language.
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Can menopause hormone creams protect your heart?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will follow about 2,700 women aged 45-75 who are going through menopause and have a higher risk of heart disease. Researchers want to see if newer hormone replacement therapies (like creams, gels, or sprays) can lower the chance of heart attacks, strokes, or other hear…
Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:58 UTC
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Could Low-Dose radiation slow Alzheimer's? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether low-dose whole-brain radiotherapy can slow down early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Fifty adults over 50 with early-stage Alzheimer's will be randomly assigned to receive either the radiation or a sham treatment. Researchers will track changes in memory, thi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:52 UTC
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Heart device aims to boost energy in failing hearts
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a small device placed in the heart to lower pressure and improve energy use in people with advanced heart failure. Researchers will use heart scans and exercise tests to see if the device helps the heart work better. The study plans to enroll 15 adults with sever…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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New study aims to cut unnecessary prostate biopsies in half
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study involves 1,908 men aged 50 to 75 with elevated PSA or suspicious exam results. Participants receive an MRI first, and only those with suspicious MRI findings undergo biopsy. The study compares targeted biopsies alone versus combined targeted and systematic biopsies to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:04 UTC
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New study to uncover heart Disease's toll on elderly ICU patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 4,000 intensive care patients aged 80 and older to see how chronic and acute heart conditions impact their long-term recovery and quality of life. Researchers will track survival, frailty, and daily functioning using simple tests. The goal is to better pred…
Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC