Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
Clinical trials sponsored by Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, explained in plain language.
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New PET tracer aims to light up tumors, but trial stalls
Diagnosis TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a radioactive imaging agent called 68GaNOTA-Anti-MMR-VHH2 to see if it could safely highlight tumors on PET scans. It involved 13 adults with advanced solid tumors, breast cancer, or melanoma. The study was terminated early, so we have limited inform…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot hidden brain tumors in cancer patients
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a special radioactive tracer (68GaNOTA-Anti-HER2 VHH1) to see if it can find HER2-positive brain metastases on PET/CT scans. Seven adult cancer patients with at least one brain lesion were enrolled. The goal was to compare tracer uptake in HER2-positive versus H…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to reveal hidden immune activity in tumors and arteries
Diagnosis TerminatedThis Phase II study tested a radioactive tracer called 68GaNOTA-Anti-MMR-VHH2 to see if it can light up certain immune cells (macrophages) on PET scans. The trial included 29 people with head and neck cancer, lymphoma, atherosclerosis, or sarcoidosis. The goal was to see if the t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New blood gas device put to the test – but trial halted early
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study compared a new device, the Proxima 3®, to standard hospital equipment for measuring blood gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide. Researchers wanted to see if the new device was accurate and fast in patients whose condition was changing quickly. The trial was stopped ear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Pain block showdown for heart surgery patients ends early
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study compared two types of nerve blocks (serratus anterior plane block and erector spinae plane block) using the same dose of ropivacaine to manage pain after hybrid arrhythmia ablation surgery. It enrolled 28 adults aged 18-80. The trial was terminated early, so findings a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Heart surgery pain study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find out how many people experience short-term and long-term pain after a specific type of heart surgery called one-stage hybrid arrhythmia ablation. Researchers surveyed patients who had the procedure at UZ Brussels to see what factors, like medications or ge…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New monitoring technique for vascular surgery falls short
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether adding a special imaging test (Cytocam-IDF) to standard monitoring during major vascular surgery could help patients leave the hospital sooner. The trial was planned for more participants but was stopped early after only 22 people took part. Because i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Simple blood test may predict surgery risk in elderly
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether measuring a heart protein (troponin) in patients 75 and older before major surgery could predict complications or death within 30 days. Researchers planned to enroll 100 patients but stopped early with only 63 participants. The goal was to see if high…
Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC