Heidelberg University
Clinical trials sponsored by Heidelberg University, explained in plain language.
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Could a fraction of the usual radiation dose be enough to treat this blood cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with early-stage follicular lymphoma, a slow-growing blood cancer. It compares a low-dose radiation (4 Gy) plus an antibody drug (obinutuzumab) against the standard higher-dose radiation (24 Gy) plus another antibody (rituximab). The goal is to see if the…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Heidelberg University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Tablet training gets seniors moving after hip surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 12-week digital home exercise program, with or without personal coaching, can help adults aged 65 and older become more physically active after total hip replacement. About 213 participants will be randomly assigned to the digital program, the program p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Heidelberg University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:18 UTC
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Sarcoma surgery under the microscope: how do bowel reconstructions affect patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at different surgical methods used to remove retroperitoneal sarcomas when part of the colon or rectum must also be removed. Researchers will track complications and how patients' quality of life changes after surgery. The goal is to help surgeons make better dec…
Sponsor: Heidelberg University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:19 UTC
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Tissue bank aims to unlock secrets of Dialysis-Related abdominal changes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects small tissue samples from the abdominal lining of children and adults undergoing peritoneal dialysis. Researchers will study these samples to see how the lining changes over time and how different dialysis fluids affect it. The goal is to better understand the…
Sponsor: Heidelberg University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:04 UTC