Insel Gruppe Ag, University Hospital Bern

This study tested whether a special chewing gum with fiber could help obese children lose weight and improve their metabolism. About 93 children were enrolled, but the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the gum could lower BMI and improve blood sugar and insulin leve…

This study looked at whether a procedure called renal denervation, which quiets certain nerves in the kidneys, can reduce the burden of atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) in patients who still have episodes despite previous successful lung-vein isolation. Six adults wit…

This study looked at whether cancer patients already taking strong opioids (like morphine) can stop taking paracetamol without their pain getting worse. Only 7 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if paracetamol adds any extra benefit for pain …

This study aimed to see if measuring certain proteins on immune cells could predict whether multiple sclerosis (MS) patients would have a relapse or a severe "rebound" after stopping the drug ozanimod. Researchers planned to follow 23 adults with relapsing-remitting MS, taking bl…

This study aimed to find the best way to follow up with patients after they finish curative treatment for head and neck cancer. Researchers compared a personalized follow-up schedule, tailored to each patient's risk, with the standard one-size-fits-all approach. The goal was to s…

This study looked at whether stimulating the spinal cord in the neck could help relax narrowed brain arteries after a severe type of stroke called a subarachnoid hemorrhage. The condition is life-threatening, and current treatments are limited. The trial was planned as a small pr…