Insel Gruppe Ag, University Hospital Bern

This study tested whether a special chewing gum with fiber could help obese children lose weight and improve their metabolism. About 93 children were enrolled, but the study was stopped early. The goal was to see changes in body mass index and blood sugar levels.

This study tested a procedure called renal denervation, which uses energy to calm kidney nerves, in 6 adults with recurrent atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) despite prior successful lung-vein isolation. The goal was to see if it could reduce the amount of time spent in a…

This study looked at whether cancer patients already taking strong opioids (like morphine) can stop taking paracetamol without their pain getting worse. Only 7 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if paracetamol adds any extra benefit for pain …

This study aimed to find the best way to monitor patients after they finish treatment for head and neck cancer. Researchers compared a personalized follow-up schedule, based on each patient's needs, to the usual one-size-fits-all approach. The goal was to see if a tailored plan c…

This study looked at whether certain markers on immune cells in the blood can predict if multiple sclerosis (MS) will become active again after stopping the drug ozanimod. Researchers planned to follow 23 adults with MS, measuring these markers before and after starting or stoppi…

This study tested whether electrical stimulation of the spinal cord could help widen narrowed brain arteries after a serious type of stroke called subarachnoid hemorrhage. Only one person was enrolled before the study was stopped early, so no clear conclusions can be drawn. The g…