University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Clinical trials sponsored by University Medical Centre Ljubljana, explained in plain language.
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Could a diabetes drug help heart defect patients lose weight?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests the drug tirzepatide (Munjaro) in 30 obese adults with congenital heart disease. Over 6 months, half get the drug and half get a placebo. Researchers will check if it improves exercise ability, heart function, and cholesterol. It is one of the first studies to lo…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Could a simple salt swap lower blood pressure in kidney transplant patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a potassium-enriched salt substitute (75% regular salt, 25% potassium chloride) instead of regular table salt can help control blood pressure in kidney transplant recipients. About 80 participants will use either the special salt or regular salt at …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:20 UTC
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Can teaching parents help teens beat anorexia?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a four-week psychoeducation program for parents of adolescents with anorexia nervosa. The program aims to help parents understand the disorder and support healthy eating. Seventy families will be randomly assigned to receive the program immediately or after a one…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Dialysis showdown: which blood thinner works best?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two ways to prevent blood clots during dialysis in people with end-stage kidney disease. Twenty adults will try both methods—one using standard heparin and the other using a citrate-based approach—to see which causes less inflammation and removes waste better.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Hidden blood pressure drops in seniors: a hospital study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will track 500 hospitalized adults aged 65 and older to see how often their blood pressure drops when standing up or after eating. Researchers will also check if these drops are linked to medications, other health problems, and future risks like falls or …
Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New study checks if PICC lines harm vein walls
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how a PICC line (a thin tube placed in a vein for long-term medicine) affects the health of the vein wall. Researchers will measure vein thickness before and after the tube is removed in 80 adults who need a PICC. They will also test a special system that help…
Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could endometriosis raise colon cancer risk? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will examine tissue samples from 30 women having surgery for bowel endometriosis to see if genetic changes in the affected bowel might increase the risk of colorectal cancer. The goal is to better understand any hidden connection and improve how doctors assess cancer r…
Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC