University Hospital, Essen

This trial is testing whether proton therapy, a more precise form of radiation, can better preserve memory and thinking skills compared to standard photon radiation in people with slow-growing brain tumors (grade 2 or 3 gliomas). Participants will be randomly assigned to receive …

This study tests whether a smartphone app can help people with atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) stick to their new statin medication. About 250 adults who need to start a high-dose statin will either receive standard care or standard care plus the app. The main goal is…

Researchers are studying whether genomic changes in blood cells can show how a person's body responds to high-dose radiotherapy. The trial enrolls 30 adults with thoracic or head and neck cancer who have not yet received treatment. By analyzing DNA from blood and skin samples bef…

Researchers at University Hospital Essen are studying donated tissue from people with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), a genetic condition that causes abnormal blood vessel tangles called telangiectasias. The study compares tissue with and without these malformations,…

This study tracks mental health and suicide risk in 176 adults with glioblastoma, a serious brain cancer. Participants fill out questionnaires about depression, anxiety, quality of life, and suicidal thoughts. The goal is to understand what factors increase suicide risk in these …

This study is collecting data from 2,000 adults with solid tumors who undergo theranostic PET scans as part of their routine care. The goal is to see how well these scans detect tumors and match with lab results, which could help doctors make better treatment decisions. Participa…

This study looks at heart tissue samples from 216 adults who already need a biopsy as part of their care. Researchers want to find unique molecular patterns in different heart conditions, including after a heart transplant. The goal is to improve how these diseases are diagnosed …

This study looks at how stress impacts recovery and quality of life in 300 adults after receiving a heart device like a pacemaker or ICD. Researchers will track complications and hospital visits using surveys and medical checks. The goal is to understand the link between mental s…

This study looks at whether people with Alzheimer's disease also have amyloid deposits in their hearts, which can cause heart problems. Researchers will use special PET scans—normally used to see amyloid in the brain—to also scan the heart. The goal is to better understand if the…

This study is testing whether a special type of PET/MRI scan using a radioactive tracer called florbetaben can help predict major heart problems in people with cardiac amyloidosis. The researchers will follow 25 patients to see if certain scan results are linked to serious events…