Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel

This study is testing whether measuring spleen stiffness, in addition to standard liver scans, can better predict complications in people with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC), a chronic liver disease. Researchers will follow 125 adult patients already receiving standard care an…

This study aims to find out which of two fertility treatments is better for the physical and mental well-being of women with PCOS. It will compare a newer, potentially gentler method (IVM) against the standard hormonal stimulation treatment. Researchers will measure pain, side ef…

This study is testing a new type of lens implant, called the PureSee™ lens, during a combined eye surgery for people who have both cataracts and a specific corneal disease (Fuchs dystrophy). The goal is to see if this lens improves vision, especially for tasks at arm's length lik…

This study is testing a spinal cord stimulator for people who have long-term pain after back or neck surgery. The device sends electrical pulses to the spinal cord to try to reduce pain. Researchers will track how well it works, how patients feel day-to-day, and the device's safe…

This study is testing whether adding osteopathic care (a hands-on manual therapy) to a flexible FODMAP diet helps people with both irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and fibromyalgia feel better. Researchers will compare real osteopathic care to a sham (fake) version, with both group…

This study aims to see if a patient's positive response to a temporary diagnostic nerve block can predict how well they will respond to a longer-lasting treatment called cryoneurolysis. Cryoneurolysis uses extreme cold to temporarily block nerves and reduce pain or muscle stiffne…

This study aims to understand why pregnancies resulting from donated eggs have a higher risk of developing preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication. Researchers will collect cheek swabs from 2,325 mothers, children, and egg donors to analyze specific immune system markers (…

This study aims to find better blood markers to detect liver scarring (fibrosis) in people with chronic liver disease. Researchers will enroll 110 adults with various liver conditions to compare new blood markers against current scanning and biopsy methods. The goal is to develop…

This study aims to understand if there is a connection between certain inherited heart rhythm disorders and a muscle condition called non-dystrophic myotonia. Researchers will look back at the genetic and medical records of 570 patients with heart rhythm issues and compare them t…