Technical University Of Munich

This study tests whether giving extra protein and activating muscles early can reduce muscle loss in critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). About 40 adults on breathing machines will be split into two groups: one gets standard care, the other gets extra protein…

This study compares standard kidney stone surgery (using a scope and laser) to the same surgery plus a special hydrogel that captures tiny stone fragments. The goal is to see if the gel helps remove more stone pieces, which could lower the chance of stones coming back. About 120 …

This study looks at two ways to treat a specific type of neck fracture (odontoid fracture) in people aged 70 and older. Participants will be randomly assigned to either surgery or wearing a rigid neck collar. The goal is to see which treatment helps them recover better in daily a…

This pilot study tests whether a gentle, at-home brain stimulation device (tDCS) can help people with depression maintain their improvement after successful hospital treatments like esketamine, rTMS, or ECT. Thirty adults who have already improved will use the device for 30 minut…

This study looks at whether a 4-week whole-food, plant-based diet can change how the immune system works and slow disease activity in people with early-stage chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who have not yet had treatment. Researchers will measure blood cell counts and study im…

This study tests whether giving the COVID-19 vaccine to babies as young as 6 months old can lower their chance of developing type 1 diabetes. About 2,252 children with a high genetic risk for the disease will be randomly assigned to receive either the vaccine or a placebo. Resear…

This study compares a fast track recovery program to standard care for 90 adults undergoing hip replacement due to arthritis. The goal is to see if the fast track approach reduces hospital stay without harming pain, function, or quality of life. Participants will fill out questio…

This study tests whether fasudil, a drug already used in Japan for blood vessel spasms, is safe and can improve symptoms in people with early Parkinson's disease. 75 participants will take either fasudil or a placebo twice daily for 3 weeks. The main goals are to check for side e…

This study looks at whether the drug mavacamten can make it safe for people with a type of thickened heart muscle (hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy) to do moderate exercise. About 24 adults already stable on mavacamten will either join a supervised 6-week exercise program …

This study tests if a special exercise method called blood flow restriction (BFR) training can reduce pain and improve elbow function in people with tennis elbow. About 40 adults with long-lasting symptoms will be followed for 3 months. The goal is to see if BFR offers a better w…

This study looks at whether combining a heart procedure (ablation) with a 12-week exercise program helps people with heart failure and atrial fibrillation use oxygen better. About 40 adults with both conditions will take part. The goal is to see if the combo improves how well the…

This study tests whether using artificial intelligence to rewrite medical discharge letters in plain language helps cancer patients better understand their diagnosis, treatment, and next steps. About 150 adults with blood cancer or other cancers will be randomly assigned to recei…

This study looks at whether using an MRI scanner during surgery for brain metastases helps surgeons remove tumors more completely. About 154 adults will be randomly assigned to have surgery with or without this special imaging. The goal is to see if the MRI guidance leads to bett…

This study looks at whether exercising before or after breakfast or dinner changes how the body handles blood sugar after meals. Thirty healthy, active young adults will complete five different exercise schedules while wearing a continuous glucose monitor. The goal is to understa…

This study looks at why some patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) get severe muscle weakness after surgery. Researchers will take blood and small muscle samples from 20 high-risk patients to find chemical changes that might cause or predict this weakness. The goal is to lear…

This study tests whether teaching married couples about money management and healthy relationships can strengthen their bond and improve mental health. About 4,500 people in India will take part, with some couples receiving the program and others not. Researchers will measure cha…

This study looks at how well people can return to sports after knee replacement surgery. Researchers will add special physical tests to measure athletic ability and help guide safe activity. About 50 patients who already had knee replacement and are active in sports will take par…

This study is testing a smartphone app that tracks movement and symptoms in people with knee or hip arthritis or joint replacement. The goal is to create a score that predicts who will be satisfied after surgery. About 1,250 adults in Germany will participate, using the app to sh…

This study looks at how a treatment called TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) changes the brain in people with depression. About 100 adults will receive 20 TMS sessions over four weeks and get four MRI brain scans. The goal is to find brain imaging markers that can predict w…