University Hospital, Essen
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Essen, explained in plain language.
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New combo therapy shows promise for bile duct cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of three drugs (mFOLFOX6, bevacizumab, and atezolizumab) in 20 people with advanced bile duct cancer who had already tried one prior treatment. The goal was to see if this combination could shrink tumors or slow the disease. The drugs were given ev…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:41 UTC
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Heart pressure study aims to sharpen diagnosis
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how well different heart pressure tests work. Researchers compared non-invasive ultrasound (echocardiography) with invasive catheter measurements in 623 adults. The goal was to see which tests best detect high pressure in the heart's main chamber, a key sign …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:36 UTC
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Brain bleed drug under the microscope: does it really shrink bleeding?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 141 people in German stroke units who had a brain bleed while taking the blood thinners rivaroxaban or apixaban. Researchers observed whether giving the reversal drug andexanet alfa reduced the size of the bleed. The goal was to gather real-world data, not to …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC