Umc Utrecht
Clinical trials sponsored by Umc Utrecht, explained in plain language.
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New heart test could ease chest pain for thousands
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding a special heart function test to standard artery-opening treatment (angioplasty) can better relieve chest pain and improve quality of life in people with blocked heart arteries. About 450 adults with significant blockages in a major heart artery…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:25 UTC
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New putty could speed up spine fusion in teens with scoliosis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new bone graft putty (MagnetOs Putty) against the standard bone graft in teens and young adults with scoliosis. The goal is to see if the putty helps the spine bones fuse faster and better after surgery. About 140 participants will have one side of their spine …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:05 UTC
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Sound waves may open Brain's shield to attack deadly tumor
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new way to treat a rare, aggressive brain tumor called diffuse midline glioma (DMG). The tumor sits deep in the brainstem, where a natural barrier often blocks chemotherapy from working. Researchers will use focused ultrasound to temporarily open that barrier, …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New device aims to relieve chest pain in heart patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at a small mesh device placed in a heart vein to help people with severe chest pain from advanced coronary artery disease. Researchers will measure blood flow and pain levels in 25 participants over 6 months. The goal is to see if the device improves blood supply…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:54 UTC