University Hospital, Essen
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Essen, explained in plain language.
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App attack on cholesterol: can your phone help you stick to statins?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a smartphone app can help people with clogged arteries take their statin medication correctly. About 250 adults who need to start a strong statin will either get standard care or standard care plus the app. The main goal is to see if the app helps lowe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC
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Brain cancer Patients' hidden struggle: new study probes suicide risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at mental health and suicide risk in people with glioblastoma, a serious brain cancer. Researchers will use questionnaires to track depression, anxiety, and quality of life in 176 patients across Germany. The goal is to find what factors increase suicide risk so …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:33 UTC
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Can your mindset heal your heart device recovery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how stress impacts healing and quality of life in 300 adults after receiving a heart device like a pacemaker or defibrillator. Researchers will track complications and hospital visits using surveys and medical checks. The goal is to find ways to improve recove…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:31 UTC
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New scan aims to predict heart risks in rare disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special type of PET/MRI scan can predict serious heart events in people with cardiac amyloidosis, a condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart. Researchers will scan 25 adults and then follow them to see who has a major heart problem l…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:05 UTC
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Heart of the matter: Alzheimer's amyloid may harm the heart too
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the same amyloid deposits found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease can also build up in the heart and cause heart problems. Researchers will use special PET scans to check the hearts of 15 Alzheimer's patients who are already getting brai…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:47 UTC
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Heart tissue analysis aims to unlock better diagnoses
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at heart tissue samples from 216 adults who already need a biopsy as part of their care. Researchers want to find unique molecular patterns for different heart conditions, like cardiomyopathy and heart transplant recovery. The goal is to improve how doctors diagn…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC