Technische Universität Dresden
Clinical trials sponsored by Technische Universität Dresden, explained in plain language.
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New surgery combo for pancreatic cancer aims to cut complications and speed recovery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two surgical approaches for people with pancreatic cancer who are at high risk for a serious complication called a pancreatic fistula. One group gets the standard surgery that removes only the tumor-affected part of the pancreas. The other group has the entire…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Could less radiation be enough for HPV-Positive throat cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a lower dose of radiation after surgery can safely treat HPV-positive head and neck cancer while reducing long-term side effects. About 304 participants will receive either standard or reduced radiation, with or without chemotherapy. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to beat back a tough leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding two targeted drugs, midostaurin and gemtuzumab ozogamicin, to standard chemotherapy can help people with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have certain genetic changes. About 214 participants will receive the combination in two …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:15 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare VEXAS syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a national registry of 500 adults with VEXAS syndrome, a rare inflammatory disease. Researchers will collect medical information and biological samples during routine care to learn more about how the disease behaves, what treatments work best, and how to di…
Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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AI learns from thousands of ICU patients to improve ventilator care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at past treatment data from over 300,000 ICU patients who needed a breathing machine (ventilator). The goal is to train an artificial intelligence (AI) system to help doctors choose the safest ventilator settings. By learning from real-life decisions and patient …
Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Massive AML registry launches to unlock secrets of leukemia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry study is collecting medical information and biological samples from 15,000 adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) across 60 German hospitals. Researchers aim to track patient outcomes, treatment patterns, and disease characteristics to better understand AML. No ne…
Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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AI assistant could help ICU ventilator settings
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new AI system called IntelliLung that suggests ventilator settings for ICU patients on breathing machines. Researchers will compare how often doctors' settings match the AI's recommendations. About 530 adults on ventilators will take part across multiple hospit…
Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Smart imaging aids for surgeons put to the test
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is developing and testing computer-assisted guidance tools that work with real-time imaging (like ultrasound or CT) during abdominal surgery. About 40 adults having laparoscopic, robotic, or open surgery will take part. The main goal is to see if the technology works w…
Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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AI co-pilot for robot surgery tested in rectal cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis first-in-human study tests a machine learning system that provides real-time guidance during robot-assisted rectal cancer surgery. The system aims to help surgeons by predicting the correct surgical plane. Twelve patients with rectal cancer will be enrolled to see if the tec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Can a simple blood test after pancreatic surgery save lives?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 150 patients who have had part of their pancreas removed. Researchers will measure blood levels of amylase and lipase before, during, and after surgery to see if high levels can predict serious complications like pancreatitis. The goal is to improve how doctors…
Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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What happens years after sarcoma? major study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn about the quality of life, medical care experiences, and unmet needs of people who have lived with sarcoma for at least five years. Researchers will survey 1,600 survivors in Germany and interview up to 60 of them in depth. The goal is to identify what su…
Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC