University Ghent

This study looks at how well immediate dental implants work in the upper front jaw after tooth extraction. About 50 adults will receive a same-day implant and temporary crown using guided surgery and bone or gum grafts. Researchers will measure bone thickness, healing, and patien…

This study compares three different gum-grafting techniques used right after a tooth is pulled and an implant is placed. The goal is to see which method best prevents bone loss around the implant. Fifty-four adults with a front tooth needing extraction will be randomly assigned t…

This study tests whether a probiotic called VE818 can reduce harmful bacteria in the gut and improve gut health in pregnant women. The trial involves 144 women in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Zambia, and Burkina Faso who are in early pregnancy. Participants will take an antibiotic follo…

This study tests whether a 3D intraoral scan (a camera that takes pictures inside your mouth) can detect dental plaque and cavities as accurately as current methods. Researchers will compare the scan's results to standard plaque dye and X-rays. The study involves 50 adults aged 1…

This study works with 20 prison staff and 20 people in detention to improve three suicide prevention tools for use in jail settings. Through interviews, researchers will learn what works, what doesn't, and how to adapt these tools to the realities of prison life. The goal is to m…

This study is testing whether offering follow-up calls to people who call a suicide helpline in Flanders, Belgium, is helpful and practical. About 98 adults who call due to suicidal thoughts will be offered callback conversations. Researchers will interview callers and helpline s…

This study looks at how a person's sex and gender affect their immune system's reaction to a meningitis B vaccine. Researchers will compare immune responses in transgender and cisgender adults aged 18 to 50. The goal is to better understand biological differences in how vaccines …

This study looks at how children aged 7 to 17 with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) walk, both normally and while doing another task like a word game or arm movement. Researchers will compare their walking patterns to those of typically developing children. The goal is t…

This study installs a 'black box' in the operating room to record and analyze what happens during blood vessel surgeries. Researchers will watch 400 patients and their surgical teams to find patterns that lead to mistakes. The goal is to learn how teamwork, environment, and skill…