University Hospital Ostrava

This study looks at whether low creatinine levels in the blood can predict which patients will need a ventilator for a long time. It also tests if giving creatine supplements can help these patients breathe without support sooner. About 492 adults in post-ICU care will receive ei…

This study tests whether giving a special life-support machine (ECMO) at the scene of a cardiac arrest helps more people survive than waiting until they reach the hospital. About 90 adults under 70 who have a witnessed heart attack and receive bystander CPR will be included. The …

This study tests whether using a heart-lung machine (ECMO) right at the scene of a cardiac arrest can improve survival and brain function. Researchers will compare how quickly ECMO can be started on-site versus in the hospital. The trial involves 100 adults who have a witnessed c…

This study tests whether using EEG or BIS brain monitoring during anesthesia can lower the chance of children waking up confused or agitated after surgery. About 540 children aged 1-6 having hernia or testicle surgery will take part. Researchers will compare the two monitoring me…

This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during a small surgery (port placement) can help cancer patients feel less pain and anxiety. About 60 adults will either get standard care or standard care plus VR. Researchers will measure stress using surveys, heart rat…

This clinical trial is looking at how chemoradiation given before surgery affects circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in patients with stage II-III rectal cancer. CTCs are cancer cells that travel in the blood and may indicate how likely the cancer is to spread. The study will compare…