University Hospital Heidelberg
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital Heidelberg, explained in plain language.
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New MRI-Guided radiation aims to hit lung tumors without harming airways
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a precise radiation technique for lung tumors located very close to the windpipe or food pipe. Using daily MRI scans and real-time adjustments, doctors aim to deliver higher radiation doses safely. Up to 38 adults with these hard-to-treat tumors will …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:52 UTC
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Timing is everything: new trial tests when to zap brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the best time to give radiation for people having surgery to remove brain metastases. It compares three options: radiation before surgery, during surgery, or after surgery. The goal is to see which timing works best to keep the tumor from coming back. About 90…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 09, 2026 12:09 UTC
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5-Session prostate cancer radiation: a game changer?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new way to give radiation for prostate cancer using MRI guidance, with only 5 sessions instead of the usual 7-8 weeks. It includes 68 men with low- to early high-risk prostate cancer. The goal is to see if this shorter treatment is safe and doesn't cause too ma…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 00:46 UTC
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Brain radiation study for recurrent metastases pulled before it began
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a second round of whole brain radiation, plus supportive care, could help people with brain metastases that came back and couldn't be treated with surgery or focused radiation. It planned to compare this approach to supportive care alone. However, the s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Could a single dose of radiation during surgery spare breast cancer patients weeks of fatigue?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests whether giving a single dose of radiation directly to the tumor site during breast-conserving surgery can reduce fatigue compared to the standard 3-6 weeks of whole breast radiation. It includes women aged 50 and older with low-risk, early-stage breast cancer. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 05, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New MRI-Guided radiation shows promise for lung cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early study tests whether using real-time MRI to guide radiation therapy is possible for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this personalized approach can reduce side effects and better control tumors. About 30 adults with stage III lung c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 11:57 UTC