University Hospital, Essen
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Essen, explained in plain language.
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Could Alzheimer's also harm the heart? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if the same protein clumps (amyloid) that build up in the brain in Alzheimer's disease also build up in the heart and cause heart problems. Researchers will perform special heart scans on 15 people who are already getting brain scans to check for Alz…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 22:25 UTC
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Scientists seek hidden clues in heart tissue to unlock disease mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand different heart diseases by analyzing extra tissue samples taken during a patient's standard heart biopsy procedure. Researchers will look for specific molecular patterns and immune signals in the tissue. The goal is to gather knowledge that c…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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New scan aims to predict heart trouble in rare disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special type of combined PET/MRI scan can help doctors better predict which patients with cardiac amyloidosis are at higher risk for serious heart problems. Researchers will scan 25 patients and then track them over time to see if the scan results …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Can stress slow your heart device recovery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how stress affects recovery and quality of life for people who have had a heart device like a pacemaker or defibrillator implanted. Researchers will observe 300 patients, using surveys and medical check-ups to see if higher stress leads to more compl…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC