University Hospital, Essen
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Essen, explained in plain language.
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Can stress slow your heart device recovery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how stress affects recovery and quality of life for people who have had a heart device like a pacemaker or defibrillator implanted. Researchers will observe 300 patients, using surveys and medical check-ups to see if higher stress leads to more compl…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Heart scans may reveal hidden Alzheimer's clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis research study aims to understand if amyloid protein deposits in the heart are related to Alzheimer's disease in the brain. Researchers will use special heart scans on 15 people already getting brain scans for Alzheimer's evaluation. The goal is to learn if these heart depos…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New scan may predict heart crises in rare disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a new type of combined PET/MRI scan can help doctors better predict which patients with cardiac amyloidosis are at higher risk for serious heart events like hospitalization or death. It will observe 25 patients to compare the new scan's results with stan…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Scientists dig deeper into heart diseases using tiny tissue samples
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand various heart diseases by analyzing small tissue samples taken during routine heart biopsies. Researchers will examine these samples to identify patterns and markers associated with different heart conditions. The goal is to improve future dia…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC