University Hospital Marburg
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital Marburg, explained in plain language.
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Simple tongue brush may cut pneumonia risk in stroke patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether using a special tongue brush (Orabrush) can lower the chance of aspiration pneumonia and improve swallowing in people who had a stroke. Researchers enrolled 252 stroke patients and compared those who used the brush to those who did not. The goal was to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Marburg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Fasting diet shows promise for Drug-Resistant epilepsy seizures
Symptom relief CompletedThis small pilot study tested whether intermittent fasting (eating only during an 8-hour window each day) could reduce seizures in 22 adults with epilepsy that doesn't respond to medication. Some participants also took medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), a type of fat. The goal wa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Marburg • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Gender gap in seizure emergencies: new study examines differences in care and recovery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study reviewed medical records of 779 adults treated for status epilepticus (a prolonged or repeated seizure emergency) at a German hospital over 12 years. Researchers looked for differences between men and women in what caused the seizure, how it was diagnosed and treated, …
Sponsor: University Hospital Marburg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC