University Ghent
Clinical trials sponsored by University Ghent, explained in plain language.
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Brain power key to better hearing aid fit, study finds
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a person's thinking skills affect how well their hearing aids work. Researchers wanted to see if adjusting hearing aid features based on a user's cognitive profile could improve their ability to understand speech and reduce listening effort. They tested …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Ghent • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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New device aims to catch hearing damage before It's too late
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new device called CochSyn, which aims to detect a specific type of hearing loss called cochlear synaptopathy earlier than the standard hearing test. Researchers enrolled 65 adults, some with self-reported hearing difficulties and some without, to see if the de…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Ghent • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Local fortified food tested to boost health of future mothers
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether adding folic acid and vitamin B12 to locally produced cereals could prevent deficiencies and improve health in teenage girls in rural Ethiopia. Researchers enrolled 472 girls aged 13-19 and provided them with fortified meals for six months. They measured…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Ghent • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:28 UTC
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Study asks: what do suicide carers really need?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand the needs of people who care for someone with suicidal thoughts, a suicide attempt, or who died by suicide. Over 2,200 participants completed a one-time online questionnaire about their experiences and what kind of support they felt was missing. The…
Sponsor: University Ghent • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC