Insel Gruppe Ag, University Hospital Bern
Clinical trials sponsored by Insel Gruppe Ag, University Hospital Bern, explained in plain language.
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Breakthrough stroke trial tests 'Second Shot' drug to clear stubborn clots
Disease control CompletedThis trial tested whether giving a clot-busting drug directly into a brain artery could improve blood flow for stroke patients when the initial mechanical clot removal was only partially successful. It involved 156 adults across 20 European hospitals who had a stroke caused by a …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Cancer trial aims to cut harsh treatment side effects
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two standard treatment approaches for advanced head and neck cancer that had spread to lymph nodes. It tested whether performing neck surgery before combined chemotherapy and radiation could reduce severe treatment side effects and improve quality of life, wit…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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New anesthesia mix aims to reduce opioid use and improve surgery recovery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two different anesthesia approaches for people having major surgery. One approach used a combination of several non-opioid medications along with opioids, while the other used mainly opioids. Researchers wanted to see which method led to better patient recovery,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Scientists test Mind-Reading tech to boost learning
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new brain training method to see if it could improve learning. Researchers gave 65 healthy adults real-time feedback about their brain activity using sounds or vibrations. The goal was to see if people could learn to put their brain in a better state for learn…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Researchers set the standard for how swiss german kids hear
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to validate a new language test designed specifically for Swiss German-speaking children. Researchers tested 180 children aged 4-6 with normal hearing to establish standard scores for how well they understand words in quiet and noisy settings. The goal is to crea…
Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC