Hospital Universitari De Bellvitge
Clinical trials sponsored by Hospital Universitari De Bellvitge, explained in plain language.
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Could a simple shave during breast cancer surgery spare patients a second trip to the OR?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two breast-conserving surgery methods: standard surgery versus adding a systematic shaving step to remove a thin layer around the tumor cavity. The goal is to see if shaving reduces the chance of leftover cancer cells at the surgical margin, which often requir…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:36 UTC
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Breast cancer study aims to spare patients from armpit surgery side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at two ways to treat breast cancer that has spread to lymph nodes under the arm after chemotherapy. One method is surgery to remove those lymph nodes, and the other is radiation therapy. The goal is to see if radiation works just as well as surgery but causes les…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:34 UTC
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New study: alcohol injection may offer Drug-Free relief for endometrioma pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a minimally invasive procedure called alcohol sclerotherapy can reduce pelvic pain and improve quality of life in women aged 18–45 with ovarian endometriomas. Participants are randomly assigned to receive the procedure or no treatment (expectant managemen…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:06 UTC
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Scientists dissect cadavers to create a roadmap for Women's surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses 20 donated female cadavers to create a detailed map of the pelvic area, focusing on structures like the ureter, blood vessels, and nerves. Researchers will measure distances and note variations to help surgeons avoid damaging these areas during gynecologic operati…
Sponsor: Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:04 UTC
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New study could spare breast cancer patients from extensive armpit surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a less invasive technique called target axillary dissection (TAD) to check if cancer has spread to lymph nodes after chemotherapy in people with locally advanced breast cancer. The goal is to see if TAD is accurate enough to replace more extensive lymph node r…
Sponsor: Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:08 UTC