University Hospital, Ghent

This study tests whether measuring biologic drug levels in the blood can help doctors adjust doses for people with psoriasis. About 210 adults on certain biologics will either get dose advice based on blood tests or continue standard care. The goal is to maintain disease control …

This study tests whether drinking beetroot juice for a week before colorectal surgery can help the gut start working again sooner. About 170 adults will be randomly assigned to drink either real beetroot juice or a placebo. Researchers will track when patients can eat solid food …

This study tests whether adding a small valve (PEEP) to the breathing bag during CPR helps restart the heart and improve survival in adults whose heart stops outside a hospital. About 132 participants will be randomly assigned to receive CPR with or without PEEP. The goal is to s…

This study looks at whether combining hormone replacement therapy with a supervised exercise program can improve body composition, heart health, and insulin sensitivity in postmenopausal women. Researchers will follow 390 women over 24 weeks, measuring changes in cardiovascular r…

This study tests if a tube-like device called a stent, placed through a scope, can reverse gastric bypass surgery in 20 people who have serious complications like low blood sugar, blockages, or liver problems. The goal is to see if the stent works as well as surgery to fix these …

This study compares two surgical techniques—coronally advanced flap (CAF) and tunneled coronally advanced flap (TCAF)—for covering receding gums in the lower front teeth. Both methods use a small tissue graft from the roof of the mouth to support the gum. Researchers will track 3…

This study compares two surgical techniques—tunneled coronally advanced flap (TCAF) and modified tunnel technique (MTUN)—both using a small piece of tissue from the palate to cover a single receding gum in the lower jaw. Twenty-four adults will be randomly assigned to one procedu…

This study is testing how well two types of 3D ultrasound can detect a uterine septum (a wall inside the uterus) compared to MRI. About 145 women aged 18-45 with a suspected septum will get both an MRI and the ultrasound exams. The goal is to see if the ultrasounds are as good as…

This study looks at whether radiofrequency ablation (RFA) can safely reduce symptoms and improve quality of life in adults with benign thyroid nodules. Fifty participants will undergo the procedure and be followed for one year. The goal is to see if this minimally invasive heat t…

This study tests a safe, low-intensity exercise program using inflatable cuffs on the legs to improve muscle, bone, and quality of life in 40 adults with osteogenesis imperfecta type I (a mild form of brittle bone disease). Participants will do simple home exercises 2-3 times a w…

This study tests whether combining a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can reduce repetitive negative thinking in adults with generalized anxiety disorder or depression. About 85 participants will receive either real or sham tDCS du…

This study looks at whether a procedure called NovaSure radiofrequency ablation can be done safely and comfortably in an outpatient setting for women with heavy menstrual bleeding. The procedure destroys the lining of the uterus to reduce bleeding. Researchers will measure patien…

This study compares two different ovarian stimulation methods used in IVF to see which one patients prefer and tolerate better. Sixty women undergoing either fertility preservation or preimplantation genetic testing will try both methods in a crossover design. The main goal is to…

This study tests a new short-term treatment called Suicidal Crisis Intervention (SCI) for adults who have attempted suicide or are in a suicidal crisis. The goal is to reduce suicidal thoughts and related feelings like hopelessness. About 390 participants will be randomly assigne…

This study tests a 12-week home-based coaching program for people who had surgery for early-stage lung cancer. Participants wear a Fitbit and get personalized step goals and coach calls to help them move more. The goal is to see if this support improves daily physical activity co…

This study looks at whether a special numbing method called intra-osseous anesthesia can reduce pain and side effects in children after having a permanent molar removed under general anesthesia. About 80 children aged 6 to 12 will be randomly assigned to receive either this numbi…

This study tests whether adding blood flow restriction (BFR) training to standard rehab improves recovery after Achilles tendon repair. 82 adults who had surgery will be randomly assigned to 24 weeks of exercise with or without a BFR cuff. Researchers will track muscle strength, …

This study compares two surgical techniques—coronally advanced flap (CAF) and tunneled coronally advanced flap (TCAF)—both combined with a soft tissue graft, to treat receding gums in the upper jaw. Thirty-four adults with multiple gum recessions will be randomly assigned to one …

This study aims to validate new guidelines for placing surface EMG electrodes on the calf muscles of people who have had a stroke. Researchers will compare the new EPICA guidelines with standard SENIAM guidelines using ultrasound to see which placement gives more accurate muscle …

This study aims to develop a web-based scoring system to objectively measure how well endoscopists control the tip of their scope during a common colonoscopy technique called snare tip soft coagulation (STSC). Researchers will use a ham-based model to test endoscopists at differe…

This study aims to make brain aneurysm and AVM treatments safer and more effective by using computer models and artificial intelligence. Researchers will create detailed maps of each patient's brain blood vessels and simulate blood flow to help doctors plan procedures. The study …

This study looks at how two common medicines, paracetamol (a painkiller) and cefazolin (an antibiotic), move through the bodies of children aged 2 to 15 who are either normal weight or overweight. The goal is to see if standard doses work the same way in both groups. About 120 ch…

This study tests a program called 'My Care My Voice' that gives cancer patients and their doctors tools like videos, brochures, and conversation cards to make it easier to talk about palliative care. The goal is to help patients bring up their care needs earlier, so they can get …

This study aims to understand why some people get stuck in repetitive negative thinking, common in depression and anxiety. Researchers will compare brain activity in 50 patients and 50 healthy volunteers using a harmless brain-imaging device during emotion tasks. The goal is to u…

This study looks at how people with type 2 diabetes break down polyphenols—natural compounds found in plants—compared to healthy individuals of the same age. Researchers will measure polyphenol levels in urine after participants take a special pill. The goal is to understand how …

This study looks at why the airway sometimes closes during CPR for people who have a cardiac arrest outside the hospital. Researchers will analyze breathing data from 150 adults to see how common this closure is and whether it affects the chances of restarting the heart. The goal…

This study is testing a new test called the Aurora test, which uses cells that normally surround the egg (cumulus cells) to help select the best embryo for transfer in IVF. The test is non-invasive and aims to improve pregnancy and live birth rates compared to the standard method…

This study looks at whether current antibiotic doses work well for children in intensive care. Researchers will take blood samples from 640 children receiving common antibiotics to measure drug levels. The goal is to see if these doses reach high enough concentrations to fight in…

This study looks at how antibiotics behave in the bodies of critically ill newborns, infants, and children who are on a heart-lung machine called ECMO. Researchers want to find out if current doses are high enough to fight infections without causing harm. The goal is to improve d…

This study is developing a computer-based planning tool to make transarterial radioembolization (TARE) more predictable for liver cancer patients. TARE delivers tiny radioactive beads directly to tumors, but results vary due to complex blood vessel patterns. Researchers will crea…

This study tests whether a short video training can improve doctors' ability to detect cancer recurrence at colonoscopy scars. 141 endoscopists of all experience levels will view 15 images before and after a learning tool, answering questions about scar recognition and recurrence…

This study checks if a pressure-sensitive insole (Ceriter Stride One) can accurately measure walking patterns in people with stroke, brain injury, or spinal cord injury. About 30 participants will wear the insole while walking on a high-tech treadmill (GRAIL) to compare results. …

This study looks at how stroke changes the way people move their arms when walking. Researchers will measure brain activity and muscle patterns in 84 people (some who had a stroke and some healthy) while they walk on a treadmill. The goal is to understand why arm swing is often a…