Umc Utrecht
Clinical trials sponsored by Umc Utrecht, explained in plain language.
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Sound waves could open Brain's barrier to fight deadly tumor
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new way to treat a rare and aggressive brain tumor called diffuse midline glioma (DMG) in the brainstem. The approach uses MRI-guided focused ultrasound to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier, allowing more of the chemotherapy drug temozolomide to reach th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New putty may help scoliosis patients heal faster after spine surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new bone graft putty (MagnetOs Putty) against the standard method of using the patient's own bone to help the spine fuse after scoliosis surgery. About 140 teens and young adults with idiopathic scoliosis will take part. The goal is to see if the putty leads to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New mesh device aims to relieve chest pain when other treatments fail
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a small mesh device called a coronary sinus reducer in 25 people with severe chest pain from advanced coronary artery disease who cannot have stents or bypass surgery. The device is placed in a heart vein to increase pressure and improve blood flow. Researchers w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Could extra heart testing ease chest pain in blocked artery patients?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding a special heart function test (coronary function testing) to the standard artery-opening procedure (angioplasty) can better relieve chest pain and improve quality of life. About 450 adults with a significant blockage in a major heart artery will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC