Semmelweis University
Clinical trials sponsored by Semmelweis University, explained in plain language.
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New study explores preventive scope procedure for pancreatitis patients too frail for surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a preventive endoscopic procedure (sphincterotomy) can lower the risk of future bile duct problems in frail patients who cannot have their gallbladder removed after a bout of pancreatitis caused by gallstones. About 92 adults will be randomly assigned …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Semmelweis University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a 3-Hour drip beat a 30-Minute one for sick kids?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether giving antibiotics over 3 hours works better than the usual 30-minute drip for critically ill children (0-17 years) with severe infections. About 110 kids in intensive care will take part. The goal is to see if the longer infusion clears the infection …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Semmelweis University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Could a simple vacuum dressing stop deadly infections in diabetic surgery patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special vacuum dressing (negative pressure wound therapy) placed on the closed surgical wound can prevent infections in diabetic patients who have emergency abdominal surgery. About 110 high-risk adults with diabetes will be randomly assigned to get eit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Semmelweis University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Oxygen-Guided transfusions could cut unnecessary blood use in ICUs
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether measuring oxygen levels in the blood (ScvO2) can help doctors decide more precisely when to give red blood cell transfusions to critically ill patients with anemia. The goal is to reduce unnecessary transfusions and their complications. Researchers will c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Semmelweis University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC