University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Clinical trials sponsored by University Medical Centre Ljubljana, explained in plain language.
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Could a simple salt swap ease blood pressure for transplant patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if using a special salt substitute, which has less sodium and more potassium, can help lower high blood pressure in people who have received a kidney transplant. About 80 participants will either use the special salt or regular salt at home for 12 weeks. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Heart drug trial offers new hope for adults born with heart conditions
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if a medication called tirzepatide, which is approved for weight loss, can improve heart function and metabolic health in obese adults who were born with heart defects. About 30 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks to see if it…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC
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Can teaching parents help teens beat anorexia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a 4-week educational program for parents of teenagers with anorexia nervosa. The program teaches parents about the eating disorder and gives them strategies to support their child's recovery. Researchers want to see if this extra support helps improve the te…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:25 UTC
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New tech aims to make IV lines safer for patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new device called the Sherlock 3CG system, which helps doctors place long-term IV catheters (PICC lines) more accurately. Researchers will enroll 80 adult patients who need a PICC line for treatments like chemotherapy. The main goal is to see if this device…
Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 18:25 UTC
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Could endometriosis in the bowel raise cancer risk? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand if having deep endometriosis in the bowel increases a person's risk of developing colorectal cancer. Researchers will enroll 30 female patients who are already scheduled for surgery to treat their bowel endometriosis. They will compare the genetic ac…
Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:25 UTC