Insel Gruppe Ag, University Hospital Bern

This study tests whether people with giant cell arteritis can safely stop steroids after 8 weeks instead of the usual 26 weeks, when also taking the drug tocilizumab. About 178 participants will be randomly assigned to either the short or long steroid course. The goal is to see i…

This study tests whether semaglutide (a GLP-1 drug used for diabetes and weight loss) can help people with obesity and fatty liver disease stop drinking alcohol. About 64 participants will receive either semaglutide or a placebo, plus counseling, for 16 weeks. The main goal is to…

This study looks at whether adding dexmedetomidine to standard anesthesia helps keep blood pressure steady during carotid artery surgery. About 44 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the extra drug or standard care. The goal is to see if this reduces the need for o…

This study looks at whether turning on a cochlear implant helps adults with hearing loss also improve their sense of direction and balance. Researchers will ask 700 cochlear implant users to complete online surveys and perform balance tests under different implant settings. The g…

This study will compare synthetic nicotine and nicotine-like chemicals to the nicotine found in tobacco plants. Researchers want to see if these newer products have different effects on the body. Twenty-four adults who vape regularly will take part. The goal is to understand how …

This study tests whether the Stockholm3 blood test can accurately detect when low-risk prostate cancer becomes more aggressive in men who are closely monitored instead of treated immediately. Researchers will compare the test results with follow-up biopsies in 350 men. If success…

This study asks children aged 6-16, their parents, and clinicians to vote on the most important research topics for pediatric anesthesia and perioperative medicine. The goal is to create a shared list of top 10 priorities to guide future studies. No treatments are tested—this is …

This study looks at how taking a mix of probiotics changes the gut bacteria in children and teens (ages 5-18) with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers will compare stool samples from 40 participants before, during, and after probiotic use. The goal is to understand the …

This study looks at small molecules called microRNA in the blood of 56 adults with septic shock. The goal is to learn how these molecules relate to immune system problems that can lead to more infections or death. It does not test a new treatment, but aims to gather knowledge for…

This study looks at how sleep apnea measurements vary from night to night when people test at home. Researchers will track 192 adults with suspected or known sleep apnea over multiple nights using standard and new monitoring methods. The goal is to find which measurements are mos…