Hospital Universitari Vall D'hebron Research Institute
Clinical trials sponsored by Hospital Universitari Vall D'hebron Research Institute, explained in plain language.
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Could early antibiotic stop be safe for kids with cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial looks at whether children with cancer who develop a fever and low white blood cells can safely stop antibiotics earlier than usual. About 136 children will be randomly assigned to either stop antibiotics within 24 hours or continue standard treatment. The goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Major trial tests if early aspirin stop is safe for Moms-to-Be
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether pregnant women at high risk for preeclampsia can safely stop taking daily aspirin at 24-28 weeks instead of continuing until 36 weeks. Over 15,000 women across Europe and Africa will be randomly assigned to stop or continue aspirin. The goal is to see …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Virtual reality rehab at home could transform stroke recovery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a home-based virtual reality system (MUVITY) to help people who had a stroke 3-12 months ago improve their movement and quality of life. 322 participants will either use the VR system with remote therapist guidance or receive standard exercise instructions. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Large study to track bladder leaks after prolapse surgery in over 1,000 women
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow over 1,000 women in Spain who are having vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. The goal is to see how often bladder control problems (like stress or urge incontinence) develop or improve after surgery. Researchers hope to find risk factors that can hel…
Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New study aims to make emergency lung clot removal safer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study watches 100 adults with severe pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs) during a procedure to remove the clots. The goal is to learn when and why heart or breathing problems happen during the procedure, so doctors can better prevent them and improve patient safety…
Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New study aims to uncover why migraine and endometriosis often occur together
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at why migraine and endometriosis often happen together in women. Researchers will follow 150 women over several menstrual cycles, tracking symptoms and taking blood samples. The goal is to find differences in a molecule called CGRP and hormone patterns that may …
Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Heart surgery watch: blood pressure and brain oxygen may predict recovery risks
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tracks 120 adults having heart surgery to see if continuous monitoring of blood pressure and brain oxygen levels can predict problems like confusion, memory loss, or kidney injury afterward. Researchers will measure how long and how severely these levels drop during su…
Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Virtual twins could unlock secrets of fatty liver and heart risk
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to create detailed computer models, or 'virtual twins,' of people with Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD). By analyzing data from over 7,700 adults, researchers hope to better understand how the disease progresses and predict who migh…
Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Scientists seek to unravel hidden subtypes of Sepsis-Linked lung failure
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will closely monitor 180 adults with sepsis-related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who are on breathing machines. Researchers will take fluid samples from the lungs and blood at several time points to measure inflammation and injury markers. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC