Hospital Universitari De Bellvitge

This study tests a surgical method called the ARM technique to prevent lymphedema (arm swelling) in 100 breast cancer patients who need lymph node removal. The goal is to see if this technique reduces swelling without harming cancer treatment outcomes. Participants are adults wit…

This study compares two minimally invasive procedures to relieve jaundice in patients with incurable bile duct or pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see which drainage method—connecting the gallbladder or the bile duct to the digestive tract—is safer and works better. About 128 pa…

This study compares two procedures to relieve a blocked bile duct caused by cancer. About 120 people with pancreatic or bile duct cancer will be randomly assigned to get either a newer ultrasound-guided method or the standard ERCP procedure. The goal is to see which approach has …

This study tests whether a mobile app-based nutritional program helps people living with HIV and fatty liver disease lose at least 5% of their body weight. Participants are randomly assigned to either the app program or standard healthy lifestyle advice. The goal is to improve li…

This study tests whether a high-volume water enema system works better than a standard low-volume enema for people struggling with bowel control and urgency after rectal cancer surgery. Twenty adults who have major bowel symptoms will try both methods in a random order. The goal …

This study re-examines data from 343 heart surgery patients to learn more about a blood purification device used during surgery. The device was linked to a 12% lower risk of acute kidney injury. Researchers now want to see how it affects antibiotics, blood thinners, and other dru…

This study looks at 500 patients with severe breathing failure from pneumonia who are using a breathing mask (non-invasive ventilation). Researchers measure their energy needs, muscle function, and blood markers to find patterns that could help tailor treatments and reduce the ne…

This study looks at data from 369 adults who had a serious staph infection in their blood. Researchers want to see if adding the antibiotic fosfomycin to standard treatment helps certain patients more than others. They will group patients by their infection type and risk level to…