Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
Clinical trials sponsored by Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, explained in plain language.
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Doctors test Direct-to-Tumor immune attack for deadly brain cancer
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing a new combination of immune-boosting drugs and cells injected directly into the brain tumor during surgery for patients whose glioblastoma has returned. The goal is to see if this targeted approach can better control the cancer while reducing side effects co…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Gentler breathing help could protect premature Babies' lungs
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing different non-invasive breathing support methods for premature babies to see which approaches work best. Researchers are observing 120 infants in Belgium to measure how long they need breathing support and whether gentler methods reduce lung complications. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Can Re-Training the brain and body break the cycle of cancer pain?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a combination of pain education and gradual activity training can better reduce chronic pain for breast cancer survivors compared to standard care. It involves 122 survivors who have finished their main cancer treatment but still experience significa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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New nerve block could reduce pain pills after breast surgery
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to compare two methods for controlling pain after breast cancer surgery. Researchers wanted to see if a nerve block injection would work better than the standard local anesthetic injection at reducing pain and the need for opioid pain medication. The trial was wi…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Doctors probe how ICU drugs affect blood flow
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to better understand how blood vessels respond to pressure changes in critically ill patients receiving medications to support their heart and blood pressure. Researchers planned to measure a specific value (Eadyn) from standard ICU monitors to see how it relates…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 00:50 UTC
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Hospital tracks Staff's COVID antibodies for a year after vaccination
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how the immune system responds to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine over time. Researchers are tracking 200 hospital employees who received this vaccine, measuring their antibody levels at three points over a year. The goal is to see how long vaccine …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Hospital asks: would you swap your Pre-Surgery visit for a video call?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is asking patients at UZ Brussel hospital how they feel about having their pre-surgery consultations by video call instead of in-person. Researchers are surveying 200 patients to understand their willingness to use telemedicine. The goal is to gather patient opinions t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC