Erasmus Medical Center

This study compares two medicines, hydroxychloroquine and methotrexate, to see which works better for frontal fibrosing alopecia, a type of scarring hair loss that mainly affects women. About 50 adults who choose to start one of these treatments will be followed for up to 48 week…

This study looks at whether giving extra nutrition during dialysis sessions helps people on long-term hemodialysis build muscle and manage blood pressure. Researchers will compare the effects of this special nutrition with usual care in 16 adults who have been on dialysis for at …

This study tests a new, custom-made 3D-printed applicator for delivering high-dose radiation (brachytherapy) to treat locally advanced cervical cancer. About 25 participants will receive the treatment to see if the device works safely and as planned. The goal is to improve how ra…

This study looks at whether an improved endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) can better detect cancer spread to lymph nodes in people with bile duct cancer. Researchers will enroll 250 patients with presumed resectable cancer and use a refined EUS protocol to check lymph nodes before surg…

This study tests an artificial intelligence tool that helps doctors decide when patients can safely begin rehabilitation after gastrointestinal or cancer surgery. The tool analyzes routine hospital data to predict which patients are ready for early recovery steps. Researchers wil…

This study tests whether an instructional video about medication management can reduce errors in kidney transplant patients compared to standard verbal instructions. About 308 adult patients at Erasmus MC will be randomly assigned to watch the video or receive usual teaching. Res…

This study asks 126 ICU nurses to compare new dialysis bags with current ones used for continuous kidney replacement therapy. Nurses will fill out surveys before and after using the new bags, rating them on ease of use, safety, and efficiency. The goal is to see if the new design…

This study looks at how a diet high in acid-forming foods (like meat, cheese, and grains) affects kidney function and blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Researchers will ask 80 participants to follow either a high- or low-acid diet for 8 weeks …

This study looks at 100 children to understand why measles causes short-term immune suppression but also lifelong immunity. Researchers will measure antibodies and immune cells before and after infection to see how measles changes the body's immune memory. The goal is to solve th…

This study watches 110 adults on breathing machines to see how often the patient and ventilator are out of sync. Researchers will use special software to detect these mismatches and link them to patient health. The goal is to better understand the problem, not to test a new treat…

This study will analyze data from 3,000 living liver donors and their recipients to create a more accurate tool for predicting early transplant success. Researchers will also test existing prediction models to see how well they work. The goal is to help doctors better counsel pat…