University Ghent

This study is testing whether a probiotic called VE818 can improve gut health in pregnant women. Researchers want to see if taking the probiotic after a short antibiotic course can reduce harmful gut bacteria and inflammation, which may help mothers absorb more nutrients. The goa…

This study compares three different gum tissue grafting techniques used during immediate dental implant placement in the front upper jaw. The goal is to see which method best prevents bone loss and gum shrinkage around the new implant, helping to maintain a natural appearance. 54…

This study is testing whether follow-up phone calls can help people who contact a suicide crisis helpline. Researchers want to see if a few check-in calls after the initial crisis conversation are helpful and practical. They will ask about 100 people who called the helpline, alon…

This study is testing a dental procedure where a patient gets a tooth extracted and a new implant with a temporary crown placed all in one visit. Researchers want to see how well this approach preserves jawbone and gum tissue over time, and how satisfied patients are with the res…

This study aims to improve suicide prevention for people in prison, where suicide rates are five times higher than average. Researchers are working with 40 participants—both prison staff and people in detention—to adapt existing suicide prevention tools to better fit prison envir…

This study aims to create suicide prevention tools specifically for men by directly involving them in the design process. Up to 30 men who have experienced suicidal thoughts in the past three years will participate in small group meetings to share their needs and provide feedback…

This study is testing a new smartphone app designed specifically to help teenagers who are having suicidal thoughts. Researchers want to see if the app is easy to use and helpful for young people aged 12 to 17. The app includes a safety plan tool to help teens identify coping str…

This study aims to make vascular surgeries safer by using a recording system called the 'OR Black Box' in hybrid operating rooms. It will record 400 planned vascular procedures to analyze what causes errors and how team behavior affects safety. The goal is to find better ways to …

This study aims to understand how biological sex and gender identity affect the body's immune response to a vaccine. Researchers will give a licensed meningitis B vaccine to 250 healthy transgender and cisgender adults and measure their antibody and T-cell levels. The goal is to …

This study aims to understand how walking patterns differ in children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD). Researchers will have children walk on a special treadmill while playing games to see how they manage walking and thinking at the same time. The data will be comp…