University Hospital Muenster

This phase 2 trial is investigating whether adding the targeted drug copanlisib to the standard R-CHOP chemoimmunotherapy regimen can help people with previously untreated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) live longer without their cancer progressing. The study enrolls adults…

This study compares different ways to take a liver biopsy in adults with chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, or who have had a liver transplant. The goal is to see which method—traditional percutaneous (through the belly) or endoscopic ultrasound-guided (through the stomach)—provid…

This study tests whether the inferior vena cava (the body's main vein) can serve as a reliable reference point for measuring blood pressure in the liver during an endoscopic ultrasound. Normally, doctors use a hepatic vein for this, but in people with advanced liver scarring, tho…

This trial tests whether focused shockwave therapy can relieve chronic low back pain better than conventional physiotherapy. Shockwaves are directed at painful spots in muscles and connective tissue to relax them and reduce pain. The study includes adults aged 18–70 with low back…

This study tested whether 3 weeks of intensive language therapy (at least 2 hours daily, 5 days a week) helps people with long-term aphasia after a stroke communicate better in everyday situations. 156 participants with aphasia for at least 6 months were assigned to either immedi…

This study looked back at medical records of 397 patients who had surgery for a broken shinbone (tibia) using either an antibiotic-coated or a standard uncoated titanium nail. The goal was to see if the coated nail reduced infections and improved bone healing. Researchers also ch…

This study looked at over 1,000 patients with multiple rib fractures to see how age and injury severity affect hospital outcomes after surgical repair. Researchers compared those who had surgery with those who did not, tracking deaths, time on a ventilator, and length of hospital…

This study compared how patients feel about two ways to take a small sample of liver tissue: one using a needle through the skin (percutaneous) and another using a thin tube through the mouth (EUS-guided). 102 adults with chronic liver disease were randomly assigned to one method…

This study looked at whether using a Spiritual Needs Questionnaire helps identify and address the spiritual needs of patients in palliative care. About 100 patients with cancer, heart failure, COPD, or ALS took part. The goal was to see if this approach is practical and beneficia…