University Hospital Freiburg
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital Freiburg, explained in plain language.
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Brain zaps for depression: new hope or hype?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a brain implant that sends electrical pulses to a specific area in the brain to help people with severe depression that hasn't improved with other treatments. 46 adults with treatment-resistant depression took part. Half got the active stimulation and half got a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Freiburg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC
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Liver-Kidney syndrome treatment response studied in 490 patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at medical records of 490 patients with liver cirrhosis who also had signs of a liver-kidney syndrome. Researchers compared how well patients with and without chronic kidney disease responded to standard treatment with terlipressin and albumin. The goal was…
Sponsor: University Hospital Freiburg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:30 UTC
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Can sound waves spot hidden liver danger in immune disorder patients?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 250 adults with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) to see if ultrasound and stiffness measurements of the liver and spleen could predict dangerous blood pressure in the liver (portal hypertension). Participants had routine scans and blood tests during a …
Sponsor: University Hospital Freiburg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:29 UTC