University Hospital, Antwerp

This early-phase trial tested a new type of vaccine made from a patient's own immune cells (dendritic cells) that are engineered to target a protein called WT1 found in many cancers. Ten people with advanced esophageal, pancreatic, ovarian, or liver cancer received six vaccines o…

This study tested a special vaccine made from the child's own immune cells (dendritic cells) to fight aggressive brain tumors like high-grade glioma and DIPG. Ten children received the vaccine alongside standard treatments. The goal was to see if the vaccine was safe, possible to…

This study tested two doses (250 mg and 500 mg daily) of acetazolamide, a drug usually used for altitude sickness, in 91 adults with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce breathing pauses during sleep by improving breathing contr…

This study tested whether giving full therapeutic doses of anaesthetics like propofol and ketamine can safely diagnose drug allergies in people who had a suspected allergic reaction during surgery. Fifty adult patients with a history of perioperative hypersensitivity underwent in…

This study aimed to make heart rate monitors more accurate for people with heart conditions. Researchers collected data from 138 participants, including cardiac patients and athletes, using Fitbit and Polar devices over 13 weeks. The goal was to remove false readings and develop …

This completed study tracked 132 children with obstructive sleep apnea who had their tonsils removed. Researchers recorded how many had breathing problems after surgery, especially those with other health issues. The goal was to create a simple flowchart to help doctors decide wh…

This study looked back at data from 50 patients with severe brain injuries (from trauma or bleeding) who were treated in the ICU. Researchers analyzed brain blood flow, oxygen levels, and scans to understand how treatments affect the brain and body. The goal is to develop more pe…