Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel

This phase I/II trial tests a combination of immune cells (dendritic cells) and two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) for people with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The treatment is given directly into the tumor during surgery, followed by more d…

This study tests whether a Turkish translation of the Four-Dimensional Symptom Questionnaire (4DSQ) helps Belgian general practitioners who don't speak Turkish better diagnose depression and anxiety in Turkish-speaking patients with language barriers. About 80 patients and their …

This study tests whether a type of pain education that teaches the brain's role in pain, combined with motivational interviewing, can reduce chronic pain in breast cancer survivors. 156 women who have finished primary treatment and still have pain will be randomly assigned to thi…

This study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) relaxation session can lower anxiety in people about to receive electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Twenty adults already receiving ECT for depression will try VR relaxation, breathing exercises, or no extra relaxation. Researche…

This study tests whether combining pain neuroscience education (teaching patients about how pain works) with a gradual, timed increase in physical activity can reduce chronic pain in breast cancer survivors. About 122 survivors who have finished cancer treatment will be randomly …

This study aimed to compare two ways of numbing the chest after a mastectomy: a targeted nerve block versus direct injection into the surgical area. It was planned for adults aged 18-80 undergoing unilateral mastectomy. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any partic…

This pilot study looks at whether a simple, non-invasive eye scan (OCT-A) can detect early signs of memory decline in people with atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder. Researchers will compare retinal blood vessel patterns in 40 patients with and without mild cogni…

This study examines genetic mutations in 20 people with serous borderline ovarian tumors, a low-risk type of ovarian growth. Researchers compare tumors with and without implants (spread) to see if certain gene changes predict a higher chance of recurrence. The goal is to learn wh…

This study brings together small groups of anesthesiologists from different European countries to discuss what would encourage them to use neuromuscular monitoring more often. Neuromuscular monitoring tracks how well muscle relaxants are wearing off after surgery, which can help …

This study was designed to explore why elderly patients develop fevers that doctors cannot explain. Researchers planned to compare older and younger patients to see if the causes differ and to test newer diagnostic methods. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any pa…

This study follows 50 young men who had cancer or blood disorders as children and received treatments that can harm fertility. Some stored testicular tissue before treatment; others did not. Researchers will check their fertility through exams, ultrasounds, blood tests, and semen…

This study follows 200 hospital employees who received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Researchers measure their antibody levels at 6 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months after the second dose to see how long protection lasts. The goal is to understand the immune response and help gu…

This study surveys 200 patients at UZ Brussels who come in for a pre-operative consultation. They are asked if they would be willing to have that consultation remotely via telemedicine instead of face-to-face. The goal is to understand patient receptivity to virtual pre-surgery v…

This study was designed to measure how stiff the arteries are in intensive care patients receiving drugs to support their heart or blood pressure. The goal was to see if a simple monitor reading could help doctors adjust treatment. However, the study was withdrawn before any pati…