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This study is testing a new digital tool designed to help family doctors in Belgium make better decisions about when to prescribe antibiotics. The tool provides guideline-based advice during patient visits for common infections. Researchers will see if using this tool changes how…

This study is testing a new coordinated care program called I-CONNECT for older adults who have depression or bipolar disorder along with at least two chronic physical conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure. Researchers want to see if this program, which provides a perso…

This study tests whether adding a home-based breathing muscle training program to usual care can help patients with severe COPD flare-ups avoid being readmitted to the hospital or dying. Researchers will compare 358 patients who either do the breathing exercises with smartphone m…

This study is a survey to understand what people value most when choosing a test to detect stomach or esophageal cancer. Researchers will ask 2,200 adults from different countries to complete a 20-25 minute online questionnaire. The goal is to learn which test features—like accur…

This study is testing whether a new, faster bedside blood test can help emergency room doctors rule out a certain type of heart attack more quickly. The goal is to safely send low-risk patients home sooner, reducing overcrowding and wait times in the ER. Researchers will compare …

This study is testing whether chemical markers found in a person's breath and blood can be used to detect early-stage stomach and esophageal cancer. Researchers will compare samples from 1,000 people, including those with cancer, those with a pre-cancerous condition called Barret…

This study is testing whether adding a special arm and hand exercise program to usual stroke rehab helps people recover movement and function better. Researchers will enroll 80 recent stroke survivors in Belgium and randomly assign them to receive either the new arm exercises or …

This study is testing whether inhaling menthol can help relieve the feeling of shortness of breath, especially in people with COPD. Researchers will compare menthol to a placebo in healthy volunteers and people with COPD during breathing tests and light exercise. The main goal is…

This study is testing how well a specialized rehabilitation program works for people with chronic low back pain or other spine problems. It will enroll 90 adults who have had pain for over 6 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain, daily function, and quality of life befo…

This study aims to understand how different versions of an allergy-related antibody (IgE) are connected to various allergic conditions. Researchers will observe 200 adult participants, including people with allergies like anaphylaxis, chronic hives, and venom allergies, as well a…

This study aims to understand how different bed-cycling exercises affect the muscles of critically ill patients in the ICU. Researchers will compare steady, moderate cycling with interval training that alternates high and low intensity. The goal is to gather detailed information …

This study aims to understand how different breathing exercises affect the muscles of ICU patients who are having difficulty weaning off mechanical ventilators. Researchers will compare three different training approaches to see how they change muscle strength and function. The g…

This study is testing a new smartphone app designed to track what people eat and drink throughout the day. Researchers want to see if the app's data is as accurate as lab tests on blood and urine samples. The goal is to create a reliable, easy-to-use tool for future nutrition res…

This study aims to understand how nerves in the gut behave differently in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) compared to healthy people. Researchers will take small tissue samples from the rectum of both IBS patients and healthy volunteers. They will then study the nerve …

This study aims to test a computer model designed to predict how a person's lung function will change over time. It will enroll 4000 adults in Belgium with chronic breathing diseases like COPD or asthma. The goal is to see if the model's predictions can identify patients who are …

This study aims to find out if a new clinical test for hand function after a stroke accurately reflects how people actually use their hands in daily life. Researchers will compare scores from the clinical test with data collected from wrist-worn sensors that participants wear at …

This study aims to understand why many rectal cancer patients continue to experience bowel problems long after their treatment ends. Researchers will follow 150 patients for 12 months after surgery or other treatments to identify factors that predict these persistent symptoms. Th…