Universität Duisburg-essen
Clinical trials sponsored by Universität Duisburg-essen, explained in plain language.
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Gentle craniosacral therapy tested to ease breast cancer After-Effects
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether craniosacral therapy, a gentle hands-on technique, can improve quality of life in women who have finished breast cancer treatment. 102 survivors with reduced well-being are randomly assigned to one-on-one therapy, group self-help training, or a waiting li…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universität Duisburg-Essen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:58 UTC
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Can ancient healing methods ease long COVID? new study tests self-help program
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 10-week group program that teaches self-help strategies from European, Chinese, and Indian traditional medicine for people with post-COVID syndrome. 86 adults with persistent symptoms after COVID-19 took part. The goal was to see if these techniques, added to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universität Duisburg-Essen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Gentle touch vs. muscle relaxation: which eases back pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether learning gentle craniosacral therapy (CST) self-help techniques can reduce chronic back pain better than progressive muscle relaxation. 76 adults with long-term back pain took part in group lessons over 12 weeks. The goal was to see if CST self-help is a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universität Duisburg-Essen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:52 UTC
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Digital diet classes tested on hospital workers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether online nutrition workshops can help hospital employees switch to a more plant-based diet that is also better for the planet. 64 healthy adults working at a hospital took part. They were split into two groups: one got a 2-hour weekly digital program, t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universität Duisburg-Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:03 UTC
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New device uses your own tissue to supercharge bone healing
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new device that collects a patient's own tissue and blood during surgery to coat bone graft materials. The goal was to see if it is safe and easy for surgeons to use. 100 adults with hard-to-heal bone breaks or defects took part. The study focused on how well …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universität Duisburg-Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:02 UTC