Erasmus Medical Center

This study looks at a different way of clamping the umbilical cord after birth for babies born with a hole in their diaphragm (congenital diaphragmatic hernia). The new method, called physiological-based cord clamping, waits until the baby's lungs have filled with air before clam…

This phase 3 trial tests whether giving chemotherapy both before and after surgery helps people with pancreatic cancer live longer compared to chemotherapy only after surgery. About 378 patients with resectable pancreatic cancer will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment s…

This study looks at whether taking potassium supplements can slow down kidney function loss in people with moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) who also have high blood pressure. About 532 adults with CKD stage 3b or 4 will receive potassium or a placebo. The main goal…

This study looks at a program called 010 Fit'R for overweight children aged 4 to 12 in Rotterdam. The program helps kids and their parents make lasting changes to eating, physical activity, and motor skills. Researchers will measure things like quality of life, body mass index (B…

This study looks at whether giving extra nutrition through a vein during dialysis (called IDPN) helps kidney patients maintain muscle mass and improve their quality of life. About 166 adults on long-term dialysis will receive IDPN or standard care. The main goal is to see if it p…

This study looks at whether taking a daily multivitamin can prevent vitamin and mineral deficiencies in people using GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like tirzepatide. About 246 adults who have been on these drugs for at least 3 months will either receive a multivitamin or a placebo for 1…

This study looks at 90 living liver donors to see if an MRCP scan can measure liver fat as accurately as a biopsy. Biopsies are invasive and carry risks, while MRCP is non-invasive and faster. If MRCP works well, donor screening could become safer and less burdensome.

This study will track 90 living liver donors to see how much their liver regrows within a year after donation. Researchers want to find out which factors, like age or weight, affect regrowth. The goal is to better understand the liver's natural healing process and improve future …