Medical University Of Vienna
Clinical trials sponsored by Medical University Of Vienna, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Mozart in the OR? study tests if classical music boosts robot surgery skills Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Virtual expert on call: could Tele-Support outperform a checklist in a birth emergency? Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Ear zap eases back pain? new study tests nerve stimulation gadget Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Needles vs. inflammation: acupuncture tested in kids with Crohn's and colitis Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Lung rehab program aims to get blood clot survivors back on their feet Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
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Could a simple balloon squeeze make TAVI valves last longer?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether giving an extra balloon inflation after placing a new heart valve (TAVI) helps the valve open more evenly and work better. About 146 people with severe aortic stenosis will be randomly assigned to receive this extra step or not. The goal is to see if i…
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Your own playlist might calm nerves before surgery, study says
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether letting patients choose and listen to their own music during anesthesia induction and emergence can lower anxiety and improve comfort. One hundred adults having eye surgery will be randomly assigned to either hear their chosen music or receive standard ca…
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Needles vs. inflammation: acupuncture tested in kids with Crohn's and colitis
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether acupuncture can reduce disease activity and pain in children with mild-to-moderate Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. About 60 kids on stable medication will receive acupuncture alongside their usual care. Researchers will measure changes in sympto…
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Personalized workouts aim to keep myeloma patients on their feet
Symptom relief PausedThis study tests whether a 12-week personalized exercise program (aerobic and resistance training) can improve physical performance, quality of life, and reduce fall risk in people with multiple myeloma. Researchers will compare high-risk patients doing one-on-one training with l…
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Could a fatty meal skew your eye scan?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyResearchers at the Medical University of Vienna are testing whether what a person eats before an eye scan changes the pictures taken of blood vessels in the retina. Ten healthy adults eat a high-fat meal on one day and a high-carbohydrate meal on another, then receive optical coh…
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mozart in the OR? study tests if classical music boosts robot surgery skills
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether listening to classical music through headphones can improve how well medical students perform tasks on a da Vinci robotic surgery simulator. Thirty students will do the same exercises with and without music, and their scores will be compared. The goal …
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New study seeks to uncover hidden causes of cardiac arrest
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study involves 100 adults who have a cardiac arrest outside the hospital. Doctors will use portable ultrasound, blood tests, and a digital checklist to quickly find reversible causes, like a blocked artery or drug overdose. The goal is to see how often these causes are found…
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Remote ultrasound guidance tested for emergency breathing cases
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether having a remote expert guide paramedics during an ultrasound can improve diagnosis for patients with sudden breathing trouble. About 350 adults with severe shortness of breath will be split into two groups: one where the ultrasound is done with remote …
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Which app or device helps you save a life? new study puts CPR tools to the test
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares three types of help for people who need to perform CPR: a paper instruction sheet, a first aid app, and a small device (CorPatch) that gives real-time feedback on chest compressions. About 150 adults aged 18-70 who have taken a first aid course in the last 10 …
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Lung transplant patients aim for aconcagua summit in landmark altitude study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 30 lung transplant recipients and healthy volunteers as they prepare for and climb Mount Aconcagua (6,971 meters). Participants first use a special tent at home for eight weeks to get used to lower oxygen levels. Then, a team monitors their lung function, oxyge…
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Lost in translation: study on video interpreting in trauma rooms pulled
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to see if using a video interpreter on a tablet helps doctors in emergency trauma rooms treat patients who don't speak the same language. The plan was to include 50 awake adults with language barriers and measure how well the technology worked and whether …
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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VR CPR training study pulled before it began
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study aimed to see if virtual reality training helps first-year emergency residents manage traumatic cardiac arrest faster than e-learning. It was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available. The trial was designed to compare time to critical act…
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC