University Hospital, Antwerp
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Antwerp, explained in plain language.
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New cell vaccine aims to halt multiple sclerosis progression
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a personalized treatment for people with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). Doctors take a patient's own immune cells, treat them with vitamin D3 and myelin proteins, and inject them back to 're-train' the immune system to stop attacking nerves. The…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 12, 2026 12:03 UTC
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One-Hour talk may quiet the world for Sound-Sensitive patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a single one-hour educational session with an audiologist can help people with hyperacusis (extreme sensitivity to sound) feel more comfortable around everyday noises. Five participants will track their sound exposure and sensitivity for one month using a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Tongue nerve zap may unlock personalized sleep apnea treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how a device that stimulates a nerve in the tongue changes the way the upper airway collapses in people with obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers will measure airway collapsibility during a sleep endoscopy in 21 adults already using the therapy. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:06 UTC
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Genetic brush test may predict esophageal cancer risk
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a genetic test on cells brushed from the esophagus can help predict cancer risk in people with Barrett's esophagus. About 266 adults will provide tissue samples and fill out surveys about their quality of life and fear of cancer. Half will learn their …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:56 UTC
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Sleep apnea study aims to predict heart trouble with new metrics
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 270 adults with moderate to severe sleep apnea to find better ways to measure heart and blood vessel changes. Researchers will use sleep tests and heart imaging to see how different treatments (like CPAP or mouth devices) affect heart risk. The goal is to impr…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 09, 2026 12:06 UTC