Universitaire Ziekenhuizen Ku Leuven

This study tests whether adding two targeted drugs (zanidatamab and tislelizumab) to standard chemotherapy can completely eliminate HER2-positive gastroesophageal cancer before surgery. About 29 adults with operable, locally advanced cancer will receive the combination before and…

This study compares the safety of the drug flecainide against standard treatments (sotalol or amiodarone) in about 988 adults with atrial fibrillation and stable coronary artery disease. Participants will take their assigned medication and be followed for at least a year to track…

This study tests whether giving low-risk skin cancer patients a personalized discharge letter after screening helps them feel more reassured and understand their risk better. About 150 patients will be split into groups: standard care, a generic letter, or a personalized letter c…

This study looks at whether a harmless thermal camera can help doctors see early signs of infection or slow healing after skin surgery. About 120 adults having skin lesions removed will have their wounds photographed with the camera. The goal is to find problems sooner so doctors…

This study follows 100 people who receive the 5C MEDic knee replacement system to see how safe and effective it is over 5 years. Researchers will track how many need a second surgery and how their daily life and pain change. The goal is to confirm the implant works well and spot …

This study looks at young adults (ages 18-35) with hip impingement, a condition that can lead to early hip arthritis. The goal is to create better tools to help doctors decide who should continue with non-surgical care and who should have surgery, and when. Researchers will test …

This study looks at how knee braces and a surgery called high tibial osteotomy (HTO) change the bone and cartilage in people with knee osteoarthritis and misaligned legs. Researchers will use advanced scans and computer models to measure bone strength and how weight shifts in the…