University Hospital Marburg
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital Marburg, explained in plain language.
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Can Time-Restricted eating tame uncontrollable seizures?
Disease control CompletedThis small pilot study explored whether a time-restricted eating pattern (16:8 intermittent fasting), with or without a daily dose of MCT oil, could help reduce seizures in adults whose epilepsy does not respond well to medication. Twenty-two participants tried both diet approach…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Marburg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:47 UTC
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Simple tongue brush could save stroke patients from deadly pneumonia
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether using a special tongue brush could help prevent dangerous lung infections in people who have had a stroke. Researchers enrolled 252 stroke patients to see if brushing the tongue reduced pneumonia and improved swallowing problems. They also checked if it …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Marburg • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Doctors find gender gap in dangerous seizure care
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at the medical records of 779 adults treated for status epilepticus, a serious and prolonged seizure, at a German hospital. The goal was to understand if and how the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery from this condition differ between men and women…
Sponsor: University Hospital Marburg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC