Brugmann University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Brugmann University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Gentler dialysis aims to help frail patients rebuild strength
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a new, gentler form of dialysis helps patients with severe kidney disease recover better after a hospital stay. It combines this new dialysis schedule with a physical rehab program to help patients regain muscle strength and mobility. The goal is to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brugmann University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Blood test breakthrough could end diagnostic confusion for serious inflammatory diseases
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve how doctors tell the difference between several serious conditions that look very similar: adult-onset Still's disease, sepsis, and other severe inflammatory syndromes. Researchers will test a specific blood marker called 'glycosylated ferritin' in 60 p…
Sponsor: Brugmann University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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New Brain-Guard tech aims to stop Surgery-Induced 'Brain Fog'
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing if using two brain monitors during heart surgery can prevent memory and thinking problems that often occur after the operation. It will involve 80 adults having heart surgery. Doctors will use the monitors to watch brain oxygen levels and activity in real-ti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brugmann University Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Scientists probe Heart-Brain link to solve stroke fatigue mystery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why severe, persistent fatigue is so common after a stroke. Researchers will measure heart function and nervous system activity in 250 recent stroke patients to see if these factors are linked to the development of fatigue. The goal is to gather know…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brugmann University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Brain scans could alert doctors when patients wake up during surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new brain monitoring method can detect if a patient accidentally becomes aware during general anesthesia. Researchers will measure brain activity while gently stimulating a nerve in the wrist, comparing a new computer algorithm to a standard anesth…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brugmann University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 05, 2026 14:00 UTC