St. Antonius Hospital

This study compares giving a drug called protamine routinely after a minimally invasive heart valve replacement (TAVI) versus only giving it when needed. The goal is to see if routine use lowers the chance of death or serious bleeding within 30 days. About 1000 adults with aortic…

This study looks at people who had a gastric bypass but later regained weight or didn't lose enough. It compares two types of follow-up surgery to see which one helps with more weight loss and has fewer side effects like diarrhea. About 150 adults will take part and be checked fo…

This study tests a safer, smarter way to diagnose prostate cancer. Instead of doing a biopsy right away, men with a moderate risk of cancer will be monitored with regular PSA tests and MRI scans. The goal is to see if this approach can safely avoid unnecessary biopsies and reduce…

This study tests if listening to a short online hypnosis exercise every day for 6 weeks can improve self-esteem and resilience in children aged 10-11. Researchers will compare two groups of about 345 children to see if this simple habit can also prevent future anxiety or depressi…

This study tests whether freezing the nerves between the ribs (intercostal cryo-analgesia) can improve recovery and reduce pain after minimally invasive lung surgery. About 150 adults scheduled for lung surgery will either receive standard pain management or standard care plus th…

This study looks at 374 older adults with hip fractures who take blood thinners. It compares having surgery within 24 hours versus waiting longer, to see if early surgery leads to more blood transfusions. The goal is to find out if operating sooner is safe and could reduce compli…