University Medical Centre Ljubljana

This study compares two steroid replacement therapies—methylprednisolone and hydrocortisone—in people whose adrenal glands have stopped working properly due to long-term use of high-dose steroids. The goal is to see whether a single morning dose of methylprednisolone is as good a…

This 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…

This 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 …

This trial tests a 12-week, physiotherapist-led online exercise program called POSH-Ex for women who recently gave birth. The program combines pelvic floor training, breathing exercises, and whole-body movements to improve sexual function and overall well-being. Researchers will …

This 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…

This trial investigates whether analyzing electrical signals from the heart during pulsed field ablation can tell doctors how well the catheter is touching tissue and whether the resulting scar will be permanent. About 60 people with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation will undergo th…

This 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.…

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…