University Hospital, Essen
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Essen, explained in plain language.
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Promising combo therapy shows hope for bile duct cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of three drugs (mFOLFOX6, bevacizumab, and atezolizumab) in 20 patients with advanced bile duct cancer who had already tried one prior treatment. The goal was to see if this mix could shrink tumors or control the disease. The drugs were given every…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 07:06 UTC
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Brain bleed drug under the microscope: does it really stop bleeding?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 141 people in German stroke units who had a brain bleed while taking the blood thinners rivaroxaban or apixaban. Researchers observed whether giving the reversal drug andexanet alfa helped reduce the size of the bleed. The goal was to gather real-world data, n…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:58 UTC
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Heart pressure showdown: which test tells the truth?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 623 adults with heart failure or high blood pressure in the lungs to see how well different heart pressure tests work. Doctors compared simple ultrasound tests with more invasive catheter measurements. The goal was to find which tests best show if the heart's…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 19:37 UTC