Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
Clinical trials sponsored by Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, explained in plain language.
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Doctors test Direct-to-Tumor immune attack for deadly brain cancer
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing a new combination of immune-boosting drugs and cells injected directly into the brain tumor during surgery for patients whose glioblastoma has returned. The goal is to see if this targeted approach can better control the cancer while reducing side effects co…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Gentler breathing help could protect premature Babies' lungs
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing different non-invasive breathing support methods for premature babies to see which approaches work best. Researchers are observing 120 infants in Belgium to measure how long they need breathing support and whether gentler methods reduce lung complications. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Can Re-Training the brain and body break the cycle of cancer pain?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a combination of pain education and gradual activity training can better reduce chronic pain for breast cancer survivors compared to standard care. It involves 122 survivors who have finished their main cancer treatment but still experience significa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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New nerve block could reduce pain pills after breast surgery
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to compare two methods for controlling pain after breast cancer surgery. Researchers wanted to see if a nerve block injection would work better than the standard local anesthetic injection at reducing pain and the need for opioid pain medication. The trial was wi…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Doctors seek better way to monitor critically ill Patients' hearts
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to learn more about how to monitor the heart and blood vessels in intensive care unit (ICU) patients who need medications to support their blood pressure or heart function. Researchers wanted to test a specific measurement (called Eadyn) to see if it gives useful…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Hospital tracks Staff's COVID antibodies for a year after vaccine
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how the immune system of hospital employees responds to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine over time. Researchers will measure antibody levels in 200 vaccinated staff members at 6 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months after their second dose. The goal is to g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Hospital asks: would you skip the trip for a video chat before surgery?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is surveying 200 patients at a Brussels hospital to understand if they would be open to having their pre-surgery consultations by video call instead of in-person visits. Researchers want to learn patients' comfort levels with telemedicine for these important appointmen…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC