University Ghent

This study compares three different gum-grafting techniques used right after a tooth is pulled and a dental implant is placed. The goal is to see which method best prevents bone loss around the implant. Fifty-four adults with a front tooth needing extraction will be randomly assi…

This study tests whether a probiotic called VE818 can reduce harmful gut bacteria and improve gut health in pregnant women. About 144 women in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Zambia, and Burkina Faso will take part. They will first receive an antibiotic, then either the probiotic or a plac…

This study tests a dental implant procedure for people needing a tooth replaced in the upper front jaw. On the same day as the tooth extraction, participants get a guided, no-flap surgery with bone and gum grafting and a temporary crown. Researchers will measure bone thickness an…

This study tests whether a 3D intraoral scan (a camera that takes pictures inside your mouth) can detect dental plaque and cavities as accurately as current methods like dye and X-rays. About 50 adults aged 18 to 70 will get both the new scan and the standard checks so researcher…

This study looks at how a person's sex and gender influence their immune system's reaction to the meningitis B vaccine. Researchers will compare immune responses in transgender and cisgender adults aged 18 to 50. The goal is to better understand biological differences in how vacc…

This study aims to improve suicide prevention in prisons by adapting three proven tools for the detention setting. Researchers will interview 20 prison staff and 20 detainees to gather feedback on how to make these tools more practical and effective. The goal is to reduce the hig…

This study explores whether offering follow-up calls to people who contact the Flemish suicide helpline (Zelfmoordlijn 1813) helps them feel supported and connected to care. Researchers will interview callers and helpline staff to see if this callback approach is practical and he…

This study is testing a special recording system, like a black box in airplanes, to watch and learn from surgeries in a high-tech operating room. The goal is to find mistakes and improve teamwork so that future procedures are safer for patients. About 400 people having planned va…

This study looks at how children aged 7 to 17 with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) walk, especially when they have to do another task at the same time, like a thinking game or moving their arms. Researchers will compare their walking patterns to those of typically devel…