Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-eppendorf

This study tested whether using a continuous blood pressure monitor on the finger is better than the standard intermittent arm-cuff method at reducing episodes of dangerously low blood pressure during surgery. It involved 930 low-to-moderate risk adults having planned, non-heart …

This large international trial tested whether customizing a patient's blood flow target during major abdominal surgery reduces serious complications afterward. It involved over 1,100 high-risk patients aged 45 and older. The goal was to see if aiming for a patient's own pre-surge…

This study tested a specialized talk therapy designed to help people with advanced cancer who are experiencing severe emotional distress, anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness. Researchers worked with 24 adult patients to see if this therapy was practical to deliver and if it cou…

This study tested whether a specific nerve block could help manage pain after a type of minimally invasive heart valve repair surgery. It involved 78 patients who were randomly assigned to receive either the active pain-blocking infusion or a placebo. The main goals were to see i…

This study tested a German version of a questionnaire about how parents and teens communicate. Researchers surveyed over 2,300 children (ages 10-18) and their parents to see if the questionnaire works well. They also explored whether the quality of family conversations is linked …

This study compared two non-invasive methods for monitoring brain blood flow during major surgery. Researchers wanted to understand how maintaining proper blood pressure affects thinking problems after surgery. They studied 509 adults having long operations with significant blood…

This project created a national registry for German children and young adults (ages 0-21) diagnosed with specific types of brain tumors. Its main purpose was to collect detailed medical information and biological samples (like tumor tissue and blood) from patients. This data help…