University Hospital Schleswig-holstein

This study looked at whether adding focused radiation to standard drug therapy helps people with breast cancer that has spread to a limited number of places (up to 5 spots). The goal was to see if it delays cancer growth and improves quality of life. 87 participants were randomly…

This study looked at how physically active 20 lung cancer patients were during their radiation therapy. Patients used their smartphones to count steps in week 1 and week 5 of treatment. The goal was to see if activity levels changed and to gather ideas for future research.

This study tested a simple, self-administered scoring system to identify moderate to severe nerve damage caused by chemotherapy in breast cancer survivors. 26 women who had taxane-based chemotherapy and radiation took part. The goal was to find the best score that separates those…

This study gave 28 patients with low tryptophan levels a special form of vitamin B3 (nicotinamide) for four weeks. Participants had either a serious respiratory infection (like pneumonia or COVID-19) or a chronic inflammatory condition (like inflammatory bowel disease). The goal …

This study tested a smartphone reminder app designed to help lung cancer patients stay physically active during radiation therapy. Since the app was new, 30 healthy volunteers first tried it out and rated how easy it was to download, navigate, and use. The goal was to see if the …