Hannover Medical School

This study tests a new treatment for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare and serious brain infection. The treatment uses specially grown immune cells from a healthy donor to fight the virus causing PML. The study will enroll 23 adults with PML not caused by H…

This early-phase trial tests whether a special cell-derived liquid, called VSF1.01, can safely reduce trauma to the inner ear during cochlear implant surgery. Eleven adults with severe hearing loss will receive the treatment directly into the cochlea before the implant is placed.…

This study tests whether a robotic seal called PARO can help reduce agitation, anxiety, and pain in adults after visceral surgery. 300 participants will either use PARO or receive standard care. The robot responds to touch and voice to calm patients. The goal is to see if this fr…

This study follows 250 adults with decompensated liver cirrhosis who are receiving a TIPS procedure—a small tube placed in the liver to reduce pressure. Researchers will collect medical data and blood samples to better understand which patients benefit most and what the risks are…

This study focuses on people with ME/CFS or Long COVID who are too sick to leave home. Researchers will visit them to understand their health needs and test if regular at-home medical care improves their quality of life and eases the burden on caregivers. The goal is to learn how…

This study looks at 200 adults with alcohol-related liver cirrhosis to measure their health literacy (understanding health information) and self-efficacy (confidence in managing their health). Researchers will track how these factors relate to serious liver events and hospital re…

This study looks at how traveling to work actively (like walking or biking) versus passively (like driving or taking the bus) affects the health of 500 university staff and students in Hannover, Germany. Researchers will measure heart rate, blood sugar, and air pollution exposure…