Leiden University Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Leiden University Medical Center, explained in plain language.
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New combo therapy targets liver tumors in rare eye cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) plus a chemotherapy drug (melphalan) given directly to the liver for people with advanced uveal melanoma that has spread, especially to the liver. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:51 UTC
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Can sleep or nerve stimulation clean the brain? new trial for CAA patients
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a sleep-deepening drug (lower-sodium oxybate) or a nerve stimulation device (non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation), or both, can help the brain clear harmful proteins in people with cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA). Sixty adults with CAA will receive one…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:14 UTC
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New study peers inside the brain to uncover inflammation in dementia
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how inflammation in the brain affects people with frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), a group of disorders that cause dementia. Researchers will use powerful MRI scans and tests on blood and spinal fluid to measure inflammation and brain changes. The goa…
Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 13:29 UTC
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Can coordinated care tame the 'Hotspotter' crisis?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a team-based, proactive care plan can help people with multiple health and social problems who frequently use emergency services. Researchers will compare costs and quality of life for 200 patients receiving this integrated care versus usual care. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:51 UTC
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Brain blood flow changes may signal dementia worsening
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 120 people with and without early Alzheimer's to track how blood vessel function in the brain changes over time. Using special MRI scans, researchers measure the brain's response to visual stimulation. The goal is to better understand how small blood vessel dis…
Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:04 UTC