University Children's Hospital, Zurich
Clinical trials sponsored by University Children's Hospital, Zurich, explained in plain language.
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Taping baby bellies: a simple fix for umbilical hernias?
Disease control Not yet recruitingUmbilical hernias are common in infants and often close on their own by school age. This trial tests whether taping the hernia — applying medical tape to keep the belly button from protruding — can make it disappear more quickly. Researchers will randomly assign babies aged 1 to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Children's Hospital, Zurich • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a breath test replace blood draws for metabolic disease monitoring?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study measures specific substances (metabolites) in the breath and blood of people with inherited metabolic disorders, those on a special ketogenic diet for epilepsy, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to see if a simple breath test can reliably track these metabolites, pot…
Sponsor: University Children's Hospital, Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Decades-Long burn scar study seeks to improve future skin grafts
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 236 severely burned patients who received lab-grown skin grafts (CEA or CDEA) between 1985 and 2023 at Swiss burn centers. Researchers will measure scar quality, skin thickness, elasticity, and check for skin tumors. The goal is to understand long-term outcomes…
Sponsor: University Children's Hospital, Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC