University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Clinical trials sponsored by University Medical Centre Ljubljana, explained in plain language.
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Can a diabetes drug help hearts of obese patients with birth defects?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests tirzepatide (Munjaro), a drug already used for weight loss and diabetes, in 30 obese adults with congenital heart disease. Over 6 months, researchers will measure changes in exercise ability, heart function, and cholesterol. The goal is to see if this drug can im…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:48 UTC
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Double-Barreled cholesterol attack: new combo trial for Statin-Intolerant patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining two cholesterol-lowering drugs (inclisiran and alirocumab) works better than either drug alone. About 60 adults with high heart risk who cannot take statins will receive one or both drugs for 9 months. The goal is to see if the combo lowers 'bad…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 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 salt substitute with less sodium and more potassium can help kidney transplant recipients lower their blood pressure. About 80 participants will use either the special salt or regular salt for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if the salt substitu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:39 UTC
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Parent training boosts teen anorexia recovery in new trial
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a four-week education program for parents can help teens with anorexia nervosa gain weight and feel better. Seventy teens aged 11-19 and their parents will be split into two groups: one gets the program right away, the other waits a month. The program tea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:47 UTC
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Hidden danger in hospital beds: blood pressure drops after standing or eating
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will check how often older adults (65+) in the hospital experience a sudden drop in blood pressure when they stand up or after a meal. Researchers will track 500 participants for up to a year to see if these drops are linked to medications, other health c…
Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:52 UTC
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New study checks if Long-Term IV catheters harm vein walls
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at how a PICC line (a thin tube placed in a vein for long-term medicine) affects the vein wall. Researchers will measure vein thickness before and after the tube is removed in 80 adults who need this type of IV access. They will also test a special system tha…
Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Could endometriosis increase colon cancer risk? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether women with deep endometriosis affecting the bowel have a higher chance of developing colorectal cancer. Researchers will compare gene activity in healthy and endometriosis-affected bowel tissue from 30 women having surgery. The goal is to improve risk …
Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:40 UTC