Universitaire Ziekenhuizen Ku Leuven

This study is testing a new type of knee replacement implant designed to move more like a natural knee. It will follow 100 people who get the implant for severe knee arthritis to see how safe it is, how well it works, and how long it lasts over 5 years. The main goal is to see ho…

This study tests whether personalized discharge letters help low-risk skin cancer patients feel more reassured and knowledgeable after screening. Researchers will compare standard verbal advice against tailored written letters, some with visual aids, for 150 patients. The goal is…

This study is testing a new, structured rehabilitation program for people having surgery for severe leg and back pain caused by a pinched nerve. The program includes support before, during, and after surgery, with a focus on getting back to work. Researchers will compare this new…

This study is testing whether adding two new drugs (zanidatamab and tislelizumab) to standard chemotherapy before surgery is safe and more effective for people with HER2-positive stomach or esophageal cancer. The goal is to completely eliminate cancer cells in the tissue removed …

This study aims to determine if the heart rhythm medication flecainide is as safe as standard drugs (sotalol or amiodarone) for people who have both atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) and stable coronary artery disease (narrowed heart arteries). Researchers will randoml…

This study follows 200 patients with functional dyspepsia (chronic stomach discomfort without clear cause) who are prescribed itopride as part of their normal medical care. Researchers will track how well the medication relieves symptoms like bloating, pain, and fullness over 16 …

This study aims to see if two types of guided breathing exercises can help young adults with autism better manage stress and improve their emotional control. Researchers will measure changes in heart rate patterns and ask participants about their stress levels and experience with…

This study is testing whether a herbal medicine called STW 5-II can improve gut health and reduce symptoms in adults recently diagnosed with functional dyspepsia, a condition causing frequent stomach discomfort after eating. Researchers will compare the herbal medicine to a place…

This study aims to understand why some treatments for knee osteoarthritis (OA) fail over time. Researchers will observe 30 patients with knee misalignment who are scheduled for either a surgical realignment procedure or a non-surgical brace. They will use advanced scans and compu…

This study aims to understand how Parkinson's disease affects the gut before patients start any medication. Researchers will compare 100 people with untreated Parkinson's to healthy volunteers, looking at gut bacteria, intestinal function, and digestion speed. The findings won't …