University Hospital, Antwerp
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Antwerp, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Freezing nerves may beat standard pain shots after lung surgery Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Could eccentric exercise be the key to stronger hearts? Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Saliva test may spot lung cancer risk better than smoking history Results expected Jan 2027 (estimated)
- Immune booster vaccine shows promise against deadly brain cancer Results expected Jul 2027 (estimated)
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Cornea transplant showdown: which surgery gives sharper sight?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two types of cornea transplant surgery—DSAEK and DMEK—in 220 adults with corneal swelling or Fuchs' dystrophy. The goal is to see which procedure leads to better vision and patient satisfaction one year after surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune booster vaccine shows promise against deadly brain cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a personalized dendritic cell vaccine to standard chemotherapy can help people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma live longer. Twenty patients who had surgery and chemoradiation will receive the vaccine alongside temozolomide. The goal is to see if …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Freezing nerves may beat standard pain shots after lung surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis small pilot study with 6 people compares two ways to manage pain after minimally invasive lung cancer surgery. One method uses a standard numbing injection (ropivacaine), while the other uses cryotherapy to freeze the nerves for longer-lasting pain relief (1-3 months). The g…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Tinnitus relief from your couch: online counseling tested
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether online group counseling sessions can help people with chronic tinnitus. Researchers want to see if e-health works as well as traditional in-person sessions. 150 adults with subjective, chronic tinnitus will participate. The main goal is to measure changes…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can we finally outsmart recurrent yeast infections? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand why some women get recurrent vaginal yeast infections (vulvovaginal candidiasis) and others don't. Researchers will compare the vaginal microbiome, immune markers, and metabolic profiles of women with and without the infection. By identifying key dif…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive pancreatic surgery registry launches to improve patient care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis registry collects information from 2000 people who have had pancreatic surgery for benign or malignant tumors. Researchers track complications and long-term results to understand what works best. The goal is to improve quality of care and support future research.
Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC