Medical University Of Gdansk
Clinical trials sponsored by Medical University Of Gdansk, explained in plain language.
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Vacuum dressing may cut infection risk after emergency abdominal surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 50 adults who had emergency surgery for a belly infection (peritonitis). It compared a special vacuum dressing (NPWT) with standard wound closure to see which better prevents surgical site infections. The goal was to find a way to help wounds heal faster and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Radiofrequency waves tested as a Drug-Free pain relief for new mothers
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial investigates whether TECAR therapy, a form of radiofrequency energy, can reduce pain and discomfort in women who have perineal tears or episiotomies after vaginal delivery. Around 180 women are randomly assigned to receive the therapy, a sham treatment, or standard car…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shocking pain away: TENS device tested for prostate biopsy discomfort
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a TENS device, which uses mild electrical pulses, can reduce pain during a prostate biopsy. 84 men were randomly assigned to receive TENS plus local anesthetic, a sham TENS device plus local anesthetic, or local anesthetic alone. Participants reported th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Can simple exercises strengthen the pelvic floor? a study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether a four-week training program can improve pelvic floor muscle function in healthy young women. Participants are female medical students aged 18-28, divided into three groups: one doing breathing exercises, one doing pelvic floor contractions, and one co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Customizing electrical current during thyroid surgery could protect vocal cord nerves
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether using a personalized electrical current to monitor the nerve that controls the vocal cords during thyroid surgery is as effective as the standard fixed current. Researchers will analyze data from over 600 patients to see if individualizing the stim…
Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a machine read your pain? scientists test two monitors against heat, cold, and spicy sauce
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests two devices that claim to measure pain by tracking body signals like skin conductance and heart rate. About 100 healthy adults will be exposed to various unpleasant stimuli—heat, cold, pressure, a spicy taste, and a video of a needle insertion—while both devices …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart surgery confusion: new study tracks who gets delirium
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 610 adults who had heart surgery to see how often they develop postoperative delirium—a sudden state of confusion that can come and go. Researchers collected information on known risk factors like age, high blood pressure, and diabetes, and tracked outcomes su…
Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Scientists check what happens to Middle-Aged runners after a 100-Kilometer race
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how running a 100-kilometer ultramarathon affects the health of amateur runners aged 45 and older. Researchers measured changes in blood, heart, lungs, muscles, nerves, and mental state before and after the race. The goal was to understand the overall impact …
Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Can we predict sports injuries in kids?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 373 healthy young athletes aged 8-16 from Poland for one year. Researchers measured their sports specialization, performance, and quality of life, then tracked who got injured. The goal is to understand how these factors relate to injury risk and help keep you…
Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Healthy kids help create new lung test standards
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study measured lung function in 2000 healthy Polish children and teens aged 3-18 to create normal reference values for a test called respiratory oscillometry. The goal is to help doctors better diagnose and monitor lung diseases in young patients. Participants had no chronic…
Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC