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 (a lung infection from food or drink going the wrong way) and improve swallowing in people who had a stroke. About 252 stroke patients took part. Researchers measured pn…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Marburg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Fasting diet shows promise for Drug-Resistant epilepsy
Disease control CompletedThis small pilot study tested whether intermittent fasting (eating only during an 8-hour window each day) could lower seizure frequency in 22 adults with epilepsy that doesn't respond to medication. Some participants also took medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), a type of fat. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Marburg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:48 UTC
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Do men and women experience prolonged seizures differently? new study investigates.
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 779 adults treated for status epilepticus (a medical emergency of prolonged seizures) at a German hospital over 12 years. Researchers examined whether sex (male/female) was linked to differences in causes, treatments, and outcomes. The goal was to better unde…
Sponsor: University Hospital Marburg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:01 UTC