University Of Leipzig

This large study is testing whether using automated carbon dioxide injections, instead of standard iodine-based dye, during leg artery procedures can better protect patients' kidneys. It focuses on nearly 2,000 people with poor circulation and a moderate risk of kidney damage fro…

This study is testing if a method called mucous fistula refeeding helps infants with intestinal openings (enterostomies) recover faster after their final closure surgery. The method involves putting some of the baby's stool back into the unused part of the bowel while they have t…

This study is testing if smartwatches can find irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation) in people who recently had a stroke. Researchers will compare two different smartwatches to a small implanted heart monitor, which is the current best method. The goal is to see if these com…

This study is testing whether adding pancreatic enzyme supplements to standard care helps people who have had part or all of their stomach removed. Researchers want to see if these enzymes improve patients' quality of life, help them maintain weight, and get better nutrition. The…

This study aims to better understand how much food a person needs to eat to match the energy their body burns, a state called 'energy balance.' Researchers will use special sealed rooms (whole-room calorimeters) to precisely measure the energy burned by 34 healthy participants. T…

This study aims to understand how testosterone and estrogen affect the body during gender-affirming hormone therapy. Researchers will observe 80 transgender participants and a control group for five years, measuring changes in metabolism, eating habits, weight, and heart health. …