University Ghent

This trial tests whether a high-intensity speech therapy program—five 30-minute sessions per week—works better than the traditional low-intensity approach of two sessions per week for children aged 4 to 12 with phonological speech sound disorders. The study will measure improveme…

This study compares three different gum graft methods used right after a tooth implant to see which one best prevents bone loss. Fifty-four adults needing a front tooth implant will be randomly assigned to one of the three techniques. The main goal is to check if the graft can st…

This study tests whether a probiotic called VE818 can reduce harmful gut bacteria and improve gut health in pregnant women. The trial involves 144 women in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Zambia, and Burkina Faso who are in their first or early second trimester. Participants first take an …

This study looks at placing a dental implant and temporary crown right after tooth removal in the upper front jaw, using guided surgery and bone grafting. Fifty adults with bone loss will be followed for five years to check bone thickness, healing, and esthetics. The goal is to s…

This study is testing whether a special intraoral scanner can accurately detect dental plaque and cavities, compared to standard methods like dye and X-rays. Researchers will scan the teeth of 50 adults aged 18 to 70 and compare the results to traditional plaque-disclosing agents…

This study aims to understand how people experience chat conversations with the Zelfmoordlijn 1813 suicide helpline. About 373 participants who contact the chat service will fill out short questionnaires before and after their chat. The goal is to improve the quality of crisis su…

Researchers at University Ghent are studying whether a set of shoulder strength, movement, and performance tests can predict which athletes successfully return to their pre-injury sport after a shoulder dislocation. The study follows about 129 athletes aged 16 to 55 who practice …

This study investigates how children with cleft palate, their parents, and speech-language pathologists perceive high-intensity versus low-intensity speech therapy. High-intensity therapy involves five 30-minute sessions per week over two 2-week periods, while low-intensity thera…

This study investigates how muscle fiber type and protein makeup relate to early insulin resistance, a key step before type 2 diabetes develops. Researchers will follow 250 healthy adults aged 20-30 for up to 20 years, using muscle biopsies, scans, and wearable sensors. The goal …

This study looks at how children aged 7 to 17 with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) walk while also doing a thinking task or a moving task. Researchers will compare their walking patterns to those of typically developing children. The goal is to gather detailed movement …

This study looks at how a person's sex and gender might change their immune system's reaction to the meningitis B vaccine. Researchers will compare immune responses in transgender and cisgender adults aged 18 to 50. The goal is to better understand why men and women often respond…

This study installs a 'black box' recording system in hybrid operating rooms to capture and analyze errors during vascular procedures. Researchers will study how teamwork, leadership, and the environment affect surgical performance and patient safety. The goal is to identify high…

People in detention are at much higher risk of suicide than the general population. This study works with 40 participants—20 prison staff and 20 detained individuals—to adapt three suicide prevention tools for use in prisons. Through interviews, researchers will gather feedback t…