University Hospital Freiburg
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital Freiburg, explained in plain language.
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Brain zaps for depression: new hope or hype?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a treatment called deep brain stimulation (DBS) for people with severe depression that hasn't gotten better with standard treatments. 46 adults received either active brain stimulation or a sham (fake) procedure to see if it could reduce their depression symptom…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Freiburg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:05 UTC
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Can a simple ultrasound spot hidden liver danger in immune deficiency patients?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 250 adults with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) to see if ultrasound and stiffness measurements of the liver and spleen could predict dangerous high blood pressure in the liver (portal hypertension). Researchers collected routine medical data and imag…
Sponsor: University Hospital Freiburg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:51 UTC
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Liver-Kidney treatment study reveals key differences
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at medical records of 490 patients with liver cirrhosis and a type of kidney failure called hepatorenal syndrome. Researchers compared how well patients with and without chronic kidney disease responded to standard treatment with terlipressin and albumin. T…
Sponsor: University Hospital Freiburg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:26 UTC