University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

This study is testing a new way to manage type 2 diabetes in remote villages in Lesotho. It will see if local, trained community health workers, supported by a smartphone app, can safely provide basic diabetes care and medication. This is being compared to the usual method of sen…

This study tests a new way to manage high blood pressure in rural Lesotho. It trains local village health workers to screen, diagnose, and prescribe basic medication using a smartphone app, all within their communities. The goal is to see if this local care is as good as or bette…

This study aimed to see if two existing drugs could help people with prediabetes who experience dangerous drops in blood sugar after eating. It planned to test empagliflozin (a diabetes drug) and anakinra (an anti-inflammatory drug) against a placebo. The goal was to reduce the n…

This is an early safety study for people with advanced melanoma that has stopped responding to standard treatments. Doctors will collect a patient's own tumor-fighting immune cells, grow them in a lab, and then infuse them back into the patient along with a new drug (ANV419) desi…

This study is testing a new type of CT scanner designed to be used right in the operating room. The goal is to see if it can tell the difference between a stroke caused by a clot and one caused by bleeding as accurately as the standard hospital scanner. If it works, doctors could…

This study aims to see if a new type of brain scan (called [18F]FET PET-MRI) can be as good as, or better than, the current invasive standard test at finding the exact source of Cushing's disease. It will involve 43 adults with confirmed Cushing's disease who need the invasive te…

This large study aims to see if a faster blood test can safely and accurately diagnose heart attacks. It compares a new 1-hour testing method against the current standard 3-hour method in emergency room patients with chest pain. The goal is to see if the faster test works just as…

This study is testing whether a group training program that involves interacting with animals can help children build resilience. It is for kids aged 2-4 or 8-12 who have experienced stressful life events or have an autism diagnosis. Participants will attend 12 outdoor sessions f…

This survey aims to understand the real-world experiences of patients and doctors managing prolactinomas, a common type of pituitary tumor. It asks about treatment side effects, preferences, and quality of life to identify challenges and improve future care. The goal is to gather…

This study is testing how well a blood test, called a liquid biopsy, can be used to monitor cancer during a patient's regular care. It involves 159 adults with advanced solid tumors who are starting their first treatment. Researchers will see if the blood test results help guide …

This Swiss study aims to better understand what causes Long COVID by observing 120 patients over time. As part of the research, some participants can try a 12-week program of breathing, relaxation, and fatigue management exercises delivered through a smartphone app to see if it h…