Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Blood transfusion thresholds tested to save elderly surgical patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether giving blood transfusions more liberally (when hemoglobin drops to 9 g/dL) versus more restrictively (when it drops to 7.5 g/dL) reduces death and serious complications like heart attack, stroke, or kidney injury in patients aged 70 and older undergoing n…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart CT study aims to sharpen risk prediction for coronary artery disease
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study enrolled 100 adults who were already scheduled for a cardiac CT scan for clinical reasons. Researchers wanted to see how well the scans could help diagnose coronary artery disease and predict future heart problems. They also looked at the balance between bene…
Sponsor: Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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MRI scans reveal hidden heart risks in kidney patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study used advanced MRI scans to look at the hearts of 276 people with chronic kidney disease, including those on dialysis. The goal was to identify different types of heart damage and link them to patient outcomes. No new treatment was tested; instead, researchers aimed to …
Sponsor: Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC