Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Clinical trials sponsored by Charite University, Berlin, Germany, explained in plain language.
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Shocking space suit fights astronaut muscle loss
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a special full-body suit that uses mild electrical stimulation to help astronauts' muscles during exercise on the International Space Station. The goal is to see if this 'EMS' suit can better prevent muscle weakening and stiffness caused by living in zero gr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Cancer-Fighting CAR-T therapy tested against arthritis
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing whether a personalized cell therapy called CAR-T (KYV-101) can work better than the standard drug rituximab for people with severe, treatment-resistant rheumatoid arthritis. It will enroll 13 patients to compare the safety of both treatments and …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Heart drug trial offers hope for long COVID sufferers
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a drug called vericiguat, already approved for heart failure, can help people with Long COVID who have severe fatigue. About 104 adults aged 18-50 will take either the drug or a placebo pill for 10 weeks to see if it improves their physical function …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:44 UTC
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Can a new group therapy class ease depression and anxiety by teaching better social skills?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing if adding a special group therapy class to standard one-on-one cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people with depression or anxiety. The group class, called Kiesler Circle Training, focuses on improving how people interact with others. Researchers are …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:58 UTC
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Brain study aims to predict memory risks in Parkinson's surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to better predict how deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery for Parkinson's disease might affect a patient's thinking and memory. Researchers will follow 30 Parkinson's patients before and for five years after their DBS surgery, collecting various health data to id…
Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Massive hospital data review targets dangerous medications for seniors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study analyzes existing hospital records from over 900,000 patients to identify which medications increase the risk of falls in older adults. Researchers are checking a German expert list of potentially risky medications and looking for additional drugs that should be includ…
Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC