University Of Leipzig

This study compares two treatments for complex blockages in the leg's main artery: one avoids stents by using a drug-coated balloon, the other uses a stent. About 120 people with peripheral arterial disease will be randomly assigned to one approach. The goal is to see which keeps…

This study tests a new way of giving two drugs—venetoclax and azacitidine—to adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are not healthy enough for standard chemotherapy. Instead of the usual 7 days of azacitidine, this approach uses only 5 days per cycle to try to reduce infect…

This study tests whether smartwatches can detect atrial fibrillation (AF) in people who recently had a stroke. Participants already have an implanted heart monitor (the gold standard) and will also wear a smartwatch for 12 weeks. The goal is to see how well the smartwatch catches…

This study looks at better ways to diagnose a type of heart failure called HFpEF in people who have unexplained shortness of breath. Researchers will compare non-invasive tests to the standard invasive method in 30 adults aged 18-90. The goal is to make diagnosis easier and more …

This study compares a common heart procedure called pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) to a fake (sham) version to see if it truly reduces symptoms of atrial fibrillation. About 262 people with symptomatic AF will be randomly assigned to receive either the real procedure or a sham pr…

This study follows 60 people with lower-risk myelodysplastic neoplasms (MDS) who need regular red blood cell transfusions. Over 6 months, participants use a smartphone app to answer weekly quality-of-life questions and take photos of their fingernails or eyelids. Researchers aim …

This registry is following 1,000 people who have trouble tolerating statins, a common cholesterol-lowering drug. Researchers will track how often treatments are changed, cholesterol levels, and quality of life over time. The goal is to better understand this condition and improve…