University Of Erlangen-nürnberg Medical School

This study tests whether whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS), a technology that stimulates muscles with mild electrical pulses, can lower resting blood pressure and improve other heart risk factors in overweight adults aged 50+ with mild hypertension. Over 12 weeks, 28 part…

This study tests a device that uses ultrasound to burn nerves around the kidney arteries, aiming to lower blood pressure in people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) whose blood pressure remains high despite medication. 44 participants will be randomly assi…

This study tests whether extra telemedicine support (using a smartphone or tablet) can help kidney transplant recipients better manage their health and keep their new kidney working longer. About 384 people who received a kidney transplant in the last year will be split into two …

This study compares a single large injection of hyaluronic acid to three smaller weekly injections for knee osteoarthritis. Researchers want to see if the one-shot approach is as safe and effective at reducing pain and improving knee function. The trial involves 46 adults aged 40…

This observational study follows 25 people with end-stage kidney disease who are receiving a living donor kidney transplant. Researchers want to see how protein in the urine (proteinuria) relates to blood flow in the native kidneys before and after transplant. They also check for…

This study tests whether a new equation can accurately predict a person's one-repetition maximum (the heaviest weight they can lift once) using easier, submaximal tests. Researchers will compare the predicted values to actual max lifts in 120 young and older adults. The goal is t…