Zuyderland Medisch Centrum
Clinical trials sponsored by Zuyderland Medisch Centrum, explained in plain language.
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New study tests easier way to take IBD medication
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether switching from intravenous (IV) to subcutaneous (under-the-skin) injections of the drug infliximab works just as well for adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. 38 patients in remission were switched t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zuyderland Medisch Centrum • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:53 UTC
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Freezing nerves may shorten hospital stay after chest surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if freezing the nerves between the ribs (cryoablation) could reduce hospital stay compared to standard epidural pain medicine in 50 young people aged 12-24 having Nuss surgery for pectus excavatum (sunken chest). The goal was to see which method controls pain be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zuyderland Medisch Centrum • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:05 UTC
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How many samples are enough? study aims to improve breast biopsy accuracy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 77 women with breast lesions that only show up on contrast-enhanced mammography. Doctors performed special biopsies guided by contrast imaging to find out the smallest number of tissue samples needed for a reliable diagnosis. The goal is to reduce unnecessary…
Sponsor: Zuyderland Medisch Centrum • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 02, 2026 11:54 UTC