Technical University Of Munich
Clinical trials sponsored by Technical University Of Munich, explained in plain language.
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Can a simple exercise routine keep seniors on their feet?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a 6-month exercise program for older adults living in retirement homes. The program included strength, balance, and endurance training twice a week. Researchers measured changes in mobility, balance, and quality of life in 404 participants. The goal was to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for aggressive breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at combining the drug abemaciclib with standard hormone therapy as a first treatment for women with metastatic breast cancer that has spread to organs or has a high tumor burden. The goal was to see how many patients' tumors shrank or disappeared. The study enro…
Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Taurine trial: could this common supplement turn back the clock?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether taking 4 grams of taurine every day for 6 months can slow biological aging in healthy adults aged 55 to 75. Researchers measured aging through blood and DNA tests, and also checked physical fitness and thinking skills. The goal was to see if this simple …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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AI in cancer care: 7,151 people share their hopes and fears
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how cancer patients, the general public, and healthcare professionals use and feel about large language models (like ChatGPT) for making cancer treatment decisions. Over 7,000 people from 30 countries completed a survey. The goal was to understand current usa…
Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Hidden in plain sight: old CT scans may predict fractures better than current tests
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether using regular CT scans (already done for other reasons) can better predict the risk of spine fractures in people over 50, compared to the standard FRAX risk score. Researchers analyzed CT images from nearly 2,800 adults taken five years apart. The goa…
Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Pilot study probes safe exercise limits for rare heart condition
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed pilot study looked at how moderate exercise affects heart function and dangerous heart rhythms in 20 adults with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM). Participants did different types of exercise while doctors measured heart pressures and electrical activity. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Carbs vs. calories: which diet boosts your Body's fuel flexibility?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how a low-carb diet or a standard calorie-restricted diet affects metabolic flexibility—the body's ability to switch between using carbs and fat for energy. Thirty healthy adults followed each diet for two weeks. Researchers measured breath ketones, blood sug…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Morning vs. evening workouts: which makes you eat more?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether exercising in the morning or evening, without eating first, changes how many calories people eat right after and over the next 24 hours. Thirty-five healthy adults aged 18-30 completed fasted exercise sessions at different times. Researchers measured …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Exercise sparks brown fat to burn sugar and fat, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how 6 weeks of endurance training changes brown and beige fat, which helps the body burn sugar and fat for heat. Twenty-four healthy adults were split into a training group and a control group. Researchers took blood and fat samples before and after to see ho…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Wearable sensors and AI could predict leg injuries before they happen
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 108 healthy sports science students to see if past leg injuries leave lasting changes in walking and running patterns. Participants wore small sensors on their legs while walking and running, and filled out questionnaires about their injury history. The goal …
Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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10-year running study reveals heart changes in male marathoners
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 277 male runners who took part in a 2009 study to see how years of ultra-endurance running affect the heart and body. Researchers measured heart function and blood markers over a decade. The goal is to learn about the long-term effects of extreme exercise on h…
Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:03 UTC